IF THIS ominous dot appears on your Android screen, you could be being watched. A function added to the phones by developers at Google warns users when apps are accessing your camera or microphone.…
For a sense of safety, users can check a history of which apps have used your camera, microphone or location.The new Privacy Dashboard in Settings has this information.It's important to remember that just because you see an icon, doesn't mean something is wrong.However, if you detect an unusual app using your camera, it could indicate that you're being watched.
Numerous apps that improperly access the camera on Android phones have been discovered, according to cyber specialists.Check the app's permissions in Settings if you feel something is wrong.
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