Meta is under investigation for a privacy violation called localhost tracking. - eviltoast
“Localhost tracking” explained. It could cost Meta 32 billion.
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You just can't finish off Zuckerberg.
  • cmgvd3lw@discuss.tchncs.de
    4·
    5 months ago

    You’re not affected if (and only if)

    • You access Facebook and Instagram via the web, without having the apps installed on your phone

    • You browse on desktop computers or use iOS (iPhones)

    • You always used the Brave browser or the DuckDuckGo search engine on mobile

    • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.mlOP
      41·
      5 months ago

      basically, don’t ever install meta apps on any of your devices and use a browser that has good tab isolation, always use Firefox would be my advice

      • FeelzGoodMan420English
        1·
        5 months ago

        Mobile Firefox is pretty solid. I suggest using the beta version beause it allows you to use about:config tweaks.

    • FeelzGoodMan420English
      1·
      5 months ago

      This is why I minimize any and all apps on my phone. For example, my piece of shit gym requires you to log in with their aids mobile app. I refuse to install it so every time I walk into the gym, they have to log me in with my phone number. They always give me shit and tell me to get the app. Every time I just tell them I’m not going to do it and if they don’t want to accommodate me, I’ll just find a new gym. I’m not installing a spyware app just to log into the fucking gym thank you very much. I guarantee that crap gym app does similar shit to what Meta does. Mobile apps are horrendously insecure.