Smartphones are invaluable but can track user locations, leading to potential misuse by apps and hackers. Experts like Darren Guccione from Keeper Security emphasize that location tracking should only be enabled for essential services such as navigation or emergencies and should be disabled afterward. Users are encouraged to scrutinize app permissions in their phone's settings to restrict unnecessary location access. Apple and Android devices provide various options for managing location settings, encouraging users to prioritize their privacy by limiting tracking to necessary instances.
"From fitness tracking to navigation, every location ping potentially reveals details about our routines and movements - which could be risky in the wrong hands," said Darren Guccione, CEO of Keeper Security.
"Users should turn on location tracking only when necessary, such as during navigation, emergencies or sharing updates with trusted contacts, and disable it immediately afterward."
"It's not a good idea to let apps always use your location in the background, according to cybersecurity experts. Instead, get the app to either ask first before using your location."
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