{"id":128646,"date":"2024-11-22T03:27:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T20:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=128646"},"modified":"2024-11-22T03:27:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T20:27:48","slug":"heres-how-to-tell-if-your-phone-is-listening-to-you-and-how-to-stop-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=128646","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s how to tell if your phone is listening to you \u2014 and how to stop it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Listen up.<\/p>\n<p>Experts from NordVPN have outlined a four-step process that anyone can follow to find out whether their phone is listening in and using private discussions for targeted advertising, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sciencetech\/article-14109355\/simple-test-phone-eavesdropping-conversations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">Daily Mail reported<\/a>. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Some smartphone users worry that their device is listening to them speak when they least suspect it.  <span class=\"credit\">wachiwit \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The first step in the test is to choose a topic that is unique and unrelated to anything you\u2019ve previously searched for, shown interest in online or even mentioned near your phone \u2014 something that wouldn\u2019t normally appear in your advertisements.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To keep the test accurate, avoid discussing the topic out loud beforehand. Instead, jot it down on a piece of paper, or if you must talk about it, turn off your phone or leave it in another room.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have your topic, the second step is to engage in several conversations about it near your phone over the next few days.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>These discussions should focus on your chosen subject, and it\u2019s best to use specific phrases or keywords related to the topic that could potentially trigger search engines.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Using key terms is likely to help you increase the chances of triggering a response from your phone\u2019s software or related advertising systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The first step in the test is to choose a topic that is unique and unrelated to anything you\u2019ve previously searched for, shown interest in online or even mentioned near your phone. Then engage in several conversations about it near your phone over the next few days.\u00a0  <span class=\"credit\">\u00c3\u00c2\u00a1\u00c3\u00c2\u00b5\u00c3\u00c2\u00bc\u00c3\u00c2\u00b5\u00c3\u00c2\u00bd \u00c3\u00c2\u00a1\u00c3\u00c2\u00b0\u00c3\u00c2\u00bb\u00c3\u00c2\u00b8\u00c3\u00c2\u00b2\u00c3\u00c2\u00b0\u00c3\u00c2\u00bd\u00c3\u00e2\u00a1\u00c3\u00c6\u00c3\u00c2\u00ba \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The third step is to continue using your phone as you normally would during the test and not interact with any content that could be linked to your test topic in any way.<\/p>\n<p>Leave everything to the conversations and see if the device picks up on them through the microphone or other sensors.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, after a few days of continuing your normal phone usage, observe any changes in your targeted ads.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>Pay close attention to the advertisements that pop up in your social media feeds, streaming services, or any other platforms connected to your device for ads that seem to be directly or indirectly related to your secret topic.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you notice ads relating to your topic appearing without any direct interaction on your phone, it could indicate that your phone has been listening in on your conversations.<\/p>\n<p>NordVPN found that adverts started appearing on devices just a few days after researchers discussed a topic they had never searched. <\/p>\n<p>This process can serve as a useful method for anyone who suspects that their smartphone may be spying on them for targeted advertising purposes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile we typically brush them off as innocent and necessary, they are a strong indicator that you are allowing your device too much access to your personal data and interests,\u201d Marijus Briedis, chief technology officer at NordVPN, said. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The third step is to continue using your phone as you normally would during the test and not interact with any content that could be linked to your test topic in any way. Then pay attention for any changes in your targeted ads.  <span class=\"credit\">wachiwit \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some people feel violated when they discover that their phones are listening to them and collecting data but using audio information to target advertisers isn\u2019t illegal. Most people have granted permission to devices and apps to do this without realizing it \u2014 do you read the fine print? <\/p>\n<p>To protect your privacy and keep your conversations to yourself, cyber security experts advise deactivating Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant and any other virtual assistants or apps with microphone access. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/11\/21\/tech\/heres-how-to-tell-if-your-phone-is-listening-to-you-and-how-to-stop-it\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen up. 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