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title: "Some apps on your smartphone could be spying on you"
url: "https://thecybersecurityplace.com/some-apps-on-your-smartphone-could-be-spying-on-you/"
date: "2015-02-05T02:37:34+00:00"
section: "Mobile"
tags:
  - "Android"
  - "Mobile Security"
source: "wdsu.com"
source_url: "http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/some-apps-on-your-smartphone-could-be-spying-on-you/31089980?absolute=true"
---

# Some apps on your smartphone could be spying on you

February 5, 2015 · Reported by wdsu.com

> Gary Miliefsky, CEO of cybersecurity firm Snoopwall alleges, that the Flashlight app is one app that has come under scrutiny. The app is easily found in the google play store and very popular, mainly for android users. Miliefsky claims the app gathers data from your smart phone and sends it overseas

[Read the full article at wdsu.com](http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/some-apps-on-your-smartphone-could-be-spying-on-you/31089980?absolute=true)

**Tags:** [Android](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/tag/android/) · [Mobile Security](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/tag/mobile-security/)