Users Discover Unexplained, Unauthorized App Installations on Personal Devices
A user found the Slack app installed on their phone without ever downloading or approving it, despite not having used Slack in years and living alone. The case highlights a lack of visibility into how apps can appear on a device outside the owner's knowledge or consent.
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