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 | 1 | initial version | posted 2014-01-06 09:31:48 +0200 |
Store apps need security screening
As I browsed the Jolla store today, I noticed at least two apps (Wikipedia and a flashlight) whose comments mentioned calling home. Isn't there supposed to be screening in the store to ensure the security of the apps?
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Store apps need security screening
As I browsed the Jolla store today, I noticed at least two apps (Wikipedia and a flashlight) whose comments mentioned calling home. Isn't there supposed to be screening in the store to ensure the security of the apps?
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Store apps need security screeningshould ask before calling home
As I browsed the Jolla store today, I noticed at least two apps (Wikipedia and a flashlight) whose comments mentioned calling home. Isn't there supposed home to gather statistics. This is allowed, but in my opinion the user should be screening in advised the store to ensure the security of the apps?first time e.g. "this app will send usage statistics to... allow / refuse?". Not telling appears suspicious.
Reworded after my initial outburst (sorry!)
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Store apps should ask before calling home
As I browsed the Jolla store today, I noticed at least two apps (Wikipedia and a flashlight) whose comments mentioned calling home to gather statistics. This is allowed, but in my opinion the user should be advised the first time e.g. "this app will send usage statistics to... allow / refuse?". Not telling appears suspicious.may appear suspicious despite the harmlessness of the calling home itself.
Reworded after my initial outburst (sorry!)
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Store apps should ask before calling home
As I browsed the Jolla store today, I noticed at least two apps (Wikipedia and a flashlight) whose comments mentioned calling home to gather statistics. This is allowed, but in my opinion the user should be advised the first time e.g. "this app will send usage statistics to... allow / refuse?". Not telling may appear suspicious despite the harmlessness of the calling home itself.
Reworded after my initial outburst (sorry!)
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Store apps should ask before calling home
As I browsed the Jolla store today, I noticed at least two apps (Wikipedia and a flashlight) whose comments mentioned calling home to gather statistics. This is allowed, but in my opinion the user should be advised the first time e.g. "this app will send usage statistics to... allow / refuse?". Not telling may appear suspicious despite the harmlessness of the calling home itself.
Reworded after my initial outburst (sorry!)