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Mobile app permissions (still) matter more than you may think
February 27, 2026 · WeLiveSecurity · Severity: MEDIUM
Start using a new app and you’ll often be asked to grant it permissions. But blindly accepting them could expose you to serious privacy and security risks.
Key Takeaways
- ESET warns that mobile app permissions still matter more than users may think for privacy.
- Blindly accepting app permissions can expose users to serious privacy and security risks on mobile devices.
- Users should review and limit app permissions, granting only what each app genuinely needs to function.