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The secret life of your phone

How criminals and corporations use hidden software to control smartphones without the owners’ knowledge. And how to stop them.

How criminals and corporations use hidden software to control smartphones without the owners’ knowledge. Malware and bloatware are two of the tools that are used, but there are steps you can take to keep your phone safe. This week we’re in Nigeria and Kenya to meet mobile malware victims, those seeking to educate about cyber hygiene, and an activist pushing for more privacy and data protections on cheap devices.
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Produced by Rob Wilson

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