alexalex Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Basically what the app does is scans all the applications you have installed. It identifies what data the apps are requesting about your phone and sending. It then will "fix" the privacy issue by replacing that data inside the app with hard coded (bogus) data. So if an app is sending your phone number back to a server, Privacy Blocker will hard code your number as "55544433333". You also have the option to override the default values and make it anything you want. ... http://www.boingboing.net/2011/03/25/privacy-blocker-app.html Description The only real way to keep your data secure ($1.99 for a limited time, Normal price will be $3.99) (Please try Privacy Inspector before you buy Privacy Blocker) ? AT&T Users need "SideLoading" enabled to use the main feature of this app. Privacy Blocker is the only way to fully protect you and stop apps from gathering your personal information. Privacy Blocker reveals all your apps dirty secrets and then safely fixes them so you can still use your apps with an assurance of full protection. Keep your device safe and your personal information secure today! Privacy Blocker features: ? Scan apps for problems ? View details of your apps ?dirty secrets? ? Fix specific problems you don?t want ? Install and backup fixed apps ? Send results via E-mail, Facebook and Twitter ? Uninstall the unwanted app(s) Privacy Blocker is the only app that can fully lookout for apps that steal your private information and may be harmful. It is unlike any other app in that it can actually scan through other apps code to find privacy issues. No other app can do this on Android! This is what sets Privacy Blocker apart from other apps that claim protection. After scanning for potential violations, Privacy Blocker can actually fix the problems that are in the app(s). After fixing you can install the secure app directly on your device without having to worry about all from within Privacy Blocker. Get the security you need that other apps like Anti-Virus Pro, Lookout Mobile Security, McAfee WaveSecure can?t find and fix. --------Uses Permissions--------- (android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) So PB can save data to the sdcard. (android.permission.INTERNET) So PB can access the internet for facebook posts, twitter tweets, emails, and send database info. (com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE) To check and make sure you bought the app. (com.android.vending.READ_LOGS) To read the logcat info within PB so error logs can be sent inside the application. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.xeudoxus.privacy.blocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentaal Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 The app is very processor intensive when it's "fixing" an app because it's having to decompile, parse the source and then recompile the app on the phone. wat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 The app's name would suggest it does the exact opposite: Block privacy, so it actually sends your personal data everywhere. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphen Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I use Common Sense v.1.0. Uses Permissions: None Cpu/memory usage: None Cost: None :rofl: Hollow.Droid 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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