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A week later, Sam’s grandfather received a strange message from an unknown
number with a link to download the same Glow Draw app. Sam was confused and
wondered how the app had his grandfather’s phone number. He felt worried but didn’t
talk to anyone about it, hoping the problems with the app would stop on their own.
Based on the above case, answer the following questions:
1. What should Sam have done before downloading the app?
2. Why did Sam’s grandfather receive a message from an unknown number?
MANAGING APP PERMISSIONS
Managing app permissions is an essential part of protecting your privacy and
ensuring apps only access the information they truly need. By regularly reviewing
and adjusting permissions, you can keep control over your data and device security.
How to Review Permissions on Your Device
Some apps collect your data even when you're not using them or sometimes we click
'Allow' without thinking. That's why reviewing permissions regularly is important to
keep your phone safe. Let's take a look at how you can manage app permissions
safely on your device.
You can also see what permissions an app already has and change them at
any time.
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