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DNS app asking for my location. How bad is that?
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this post was submitted on 03 Sep 2025
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Regarding privacy, security, and anonymity, your own common sense will take you a long way.
Some people don't realise it immediately, though. What would you say for that one?
Well, for one, I'm not giving OP the piss for downloading the app. We all get suckered at one time or another. However, as I highlited, 1000 downloads, no reviews, and just someone’s name, is cause to pause and do some diligent searches regarding the app. If it were legit, most likely you'll find someone who has used the app and voiced their opinion. For instance, when I go to github, the first thing I want to see is when was the last activity, how many stars, how mature is the project, read the issue tracking section, etc. After a while you get a spidey sense about stuff.
Be cautious and verify.