80% of popular social apps request unnecessary permissions (microphone, location). Free apps monetize through surveillance capitalism: your data, attention, and behavior patterns are the actual product #SurveillanceCapitalism #AppPermissions #PrivacyCost #NotFree www.appknox.com/blog/social-...
Social Media Privacy Risks: What Appknox Found
Appknox research exposes hidden privacy risks in social media apps, like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & WhatsApp. See why such apps are privacy black holes.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:23 PM
80% of popular social apps request unnecessary permissions (microphone, location). Free apps monetize through surveillance capitalism: your data, attention, and behavior patterns are the actual product #SurveillanceCapitalism #AppPermissions #PrivacyCost #NotFree www.appknox.com/blog/social-...