Uber's Android App May Be Collecting An Alarming Amount Of Your Personal Data
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The data transfer was reportedly discovered by Joe Giron, who runs a cybersecurity firm.
"Digging into the app's code, GironSec discovered the Uber app "calls home" and sends private data back to Uber. This isn't typical app data, though. Uber is sending back users' entire SMSLog even though the app never requests permission. It also sends call history, Wi-Fi connections used, GPS locations and every type of device ID possible. The app even checks your neighbor's Wi-Fi and sends back info on the router's capabilities, frequency and SSID."
It's unclear what purpose this information would serve for the ridesharing company.
Neither Giron nor Cult of Mac said whether Uber's iOS app was transferring similar data back to the company.
We've reached out to Uber and will update this post if we hear back.
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