India orders phone makers to preload devices with state-owned cyber safety app
www.theguardian.com
Critics voice concern as government says its Sanchar Saathi app combats cybersecurity threats for 1.2bn telecom users

This is why I support open source operating systems.

Without open source, you control the technology. Without open source, the technology controls you.

    • Wispy2891@lemmy.worldEnglish
      20·
      20 days ago

      We scan your messages to protect you from scams 😉

      And we track your GPS position to help you find your phone if it gets stolen 😉

  • JoeKrogan@lemmy.worldEnglish
    13·
    20 days ago

    This is when you stop owning a phone or just leave it in a drawer powered off until you need a 2fa key or something.

    • DishonestBirb@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      20 days ago

      The way India had things set up, I think you basically need it for daily life at this point. They have their weird Aadhar system and such that all use.mobile phones.