EXPERTS REVEAL HOW YOUR PHONE SECRETLY LISTENS TO YOU

Matt Case - September 4th, 2024 - 9:32pm PDT 

Experts Confirm Phones Are Listening to Your Conversations, Raising Privacy Concerns

For years, the idea that smartphones could be eavesdropping on private conversations was dismissed as a myth by major tech companies. However, new revelations suggest that this practice is not only real but also a multi-billion dollar industry.

A recent leak from a prominent marketing firm has shed light on how companies might be using microphones on smart devices to listen in on conversations and sell the data to advertisers. The leak, which surfaced earlier this week, included a pitch deck from CMG, a marketing partner of tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, and Google.

The leaked document detailed CMG’s proprietary software, known as "Active-Listening." This software is reportedly capable of collecting data from individuals by monitoring their conversations through their devices. According to cybersecurity expert Andy LoCascio who spoke with DailyMail.com

Active-Listening" can be enabled through any app on Android or iPhone devices, as well as other smart devices like home assistants.

“Many of these devices are listening almost all the time, not just when you’re actively using the microphone for a call or a voice command,” LoCascio explained. “Companies often gain access to your microphone through apps, with permissions hidden deep within the terms of service that users accept when installing these apps.”

This means that many people may be unknowingly consenting to being monitored. The leaked deck outlines a six-step process by which the "Active-Listening" software collects voice data from any device equipped with a microphone. It remains unclear whether this software is constantly eavesdropping or only activates at certain times, such as during phone calls.

The leak has reignited concerns over privacy and data security, highlighting the need for users to be more vigilant about the permissions they grant to apps on their devices.