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SN 1029: The Illusion of Thinking - Meta Apps and JavaScript Collusion

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Silent Tracking: The Hidden Dangers of Meta and Yandex

This chapter investigates the covert tracking methods employed by Meta and Yandex on Android devices, exposing how popular applications like Facebook and Instagram exploit local resources to monitor user activity without consent. The discussion highlights the deceptive practices that compromise user privacy and the implications of data collection techniques that link online behavior to real-world identities. Furthermore, it addresses the challenges posed by these tracking strategies in light of user protections and privacy standards.

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