From FoxBusiness.com….
Go anywhere online, and it feels like someone is watching. That’s because, well, they are.
Did you know there’s a secret advertiser ID hiding your smartphone? It can easily be traced directly to you and reveals things like your physical address and IP address. Tap or click for steps to shut down this intrusive tracking.
That’s just one of many trackers, IDs, maps, and settings collecting your info. More often than not, this data is all packaged up and sold to the highest bidder. (Sorry, you don’t get a cut.) Tap or click for 8 maps and trackers you need to know about.
If you want to get serious about security, you have to go beyond the usual steps.