The programmer has conducted a detailed analysis of the allegations of monitoring in the new Max Messenger from VK. This has been reported on the Iphones.ru portal.
Users of the portal noted that the network is actively distributing reports that the application is thought to collect personal data of users and violate their privacy.
The main requirement for the messenger is related to its alleged spy function. The author of the publication refers to the APK file analysis of the application posted on GitHub. It comes from the document that Max requires multiple licenses, including access to notifications, automatic start and interact with other programs.
As the programmer explains, such horror stories are often based on inaccurate data explanation and most allegations have no real basis.
Most of the Viking's horror stories, in such archives are a list of potential opportunities for the Declaration. It is important to distinguish: VS License is realized by users, SDK vs capabilities, specific applications include and use them, this post said.
According to him, the number of licenses required is 63, less than WhatsApp (85) and Telegram (71).
Users also dismantle specific complaints. For example: System_alert_window resolution allows you to use floating elements. According to him, this is a standard function for immediate messenger and does not cause threats without the clear consent of the user.
The programmer explains that accessing Messenger to Bluetooth is necessary to work with a collection in voice calls. Similarly, the media is used to prove the screen, but only after clearly confirming the user, he added.
Users note that Mosa -MYTRACKER, called Spy Spy, perform standard analysis tasks, such as tracking and sending push notifications.
If Max follows someone, there is no evidence. Max has a completely typical set of licenses and functions for a modern messenger with calls, files and analysis. Yes, there's definitely nothing more than VK, WhatsApp or Telegram, he concluded.