

can access text messages: These apps can read your text messages.can monitor calls: These apps can record your calls.uses accessibility service: These apps can see your activities.can be Device Administrator: These apps can be Device Administrator.can access calendar: These apps can access your calendar.

can access secure settings: These apps can change your PINs and lock patterns.can track location: These apps can access your location.can make calls: These apps can make calls without user confirmation.can cost you money: These apps can send SMS messages and make calls.can block screen: These apps can “steal your screen,” taking control of your phone away from you.can download files silently: These apps can download files without notification.can publish shortcuts to the main screen: These apps can automatically create shortcuts on the main screen, a tactic often used by aggressive ad networks.can access storage: These apps can read and write files from your phone’s memory.can read your personal info: These apps can access your contacts, phone number and web history.have network access: These apps can access the Internet.Categories listed below do not indicate what permissions have been given, only what the app is capable of performing.Ĭategories which may appear on the Privacy Checker results are: When the scan completes, you see a breakdown of how your privacy may be effected by each installed app. When you load this screen, all of your device's apps are scanned with regard to privacy settings. To view this screen, tap the Menu icon in the top-left corner of the app, then tap Privacy Checker. The Privacy Checker screen in Malwarebytes for Android and Chromebook helps you maintain a more secure environment on your device.
