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Can phone be hacked through Truecaller?
Reports are emerging online that Truecaller, a mobile application which allows cellphone users to trace callers’ ID and location in exchange for allowing the app access to their phone directories, has been hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA), a hacktivist group.
“Truecaller does not sell or share user data. We deeply care about our users and their data and would like to assure them that we securely handle their data and process it as per our Privacy Policy.”
Should I uninstall Truecaller?
On November 24, 2017, the Indian Army had issued an advisory to its personnel to uninstall truecaller from their phones immediately. Indian Army said that it suspects truecaller being a spyware and malware app which can compromise the privacy and data of army personnel.
What are the disadvantages of Truecaller?
The problem with Truecaller is that it leaks phone numbers, brings them into public. It has become a phone directory for the 21st century. But unlike the directories of the last century this one contains details of cell phone numbers, which are more personal and pervasive compared to landline numbers.
Can I add 2 numbers in Truecaller?
You can only have one number activated in your account in the current situation. We are planning to introduce this option soon.
Where does Truecaller get their data?
We collect names through our partnerships with various phone directory providers globally, social networks as well as when the Truecaller community suggests names through our website and apps. Additionally, all users registering to our app will be listed.
What data does Truecaller collect?
Truecaller’s installation and terms of use state that the app collects data such as the content viewed by users, search queries and terms, websites visited by them and a host of other important details, which is absolutely not necessary when it comes to creating a database of mobile numbers and names to provide caller …
What is better than Truecaller?
Best Truecaller Alternatives for Android and iPhone (2020)
- Whoscall.
- Showcaller.
- Hiya.
- CallApp.
- Mr. Number.
- TrapCall.
- Callblock.
- Caller ID.