Did you know that seemingly innocent apps could be collecting your data right now? This is dangerous because we don't know for sure how much information is collected and what is done with it. So check out what are the 5 apps that steal the most data and beware of them.
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But why do these companies steal user data? It is not known for sure, however, it is already widely known that some of them give this information to publicity and advertising companies that, in this way, provide personalized advertisements.
Without further ado, see below the list of apps that steal your information the most.
1. Instagram
Instagram is a very popular social network, but involved in some delicate issues, especially with regard to the mental health of users. As for the data issue, about 79% of the information is collected, this application is at the top of the list of the most data stealers.
2. Facebook
Know that 57% of Facebook user data is collected. By the way, the company has already been involved in controversies for this reason. Last year there was a data leak of half a billion users. The company claimed that a hacker was responsible for the leak.
3. LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a social network founded in 2002 with the intention of being a business network. Many people use it in order to get a job. However, it is necessary to be careful with the information on this platform, as about 50% of user data is collected by the application.
In mid-2021 there was a major leak, at the time the data was offered for sale on a hacker forum. In a statement, LinkedIn said that there was no leak of any sensitive data about people, but information extracted from profiles and other sources.
4. uber eats
Uber eats is an application from the company Uber that serves to purchase food. It collects up to 50% of user data, such as name, address and telephone number, for example. Like Facebook and LinkedIn, it has also been involved in controversies due to the exposure of customer and employee information.
5. Trainline
Trainline is a technology company in the field of rail travel, it is an independent train platform, considered the largest in the world. This company collects around 43% of its customers' data.
