Nowadays, Chinese stores have become a trend, as they offer products that are very helpful for a much lower price than the products available in local stores, one of these brands is before, who are gradually stabilizing on Earth. However, there are details that make authorities think they are hiding something they don’t know, which is why both the page and the app are being accused of introducing malware.
recently, Tim Griffin, Arkansas Attorney General, filed a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of being malware designed to spy on users Griffin reportedly made that claim before Collects and sells user data for profit. This complaint is not new, as Chinese apps have faced similar complaints.
The lawsuit cited an investigation by 2023 Grizzly Research, which discovered hidden code in software that supposedly collects user data, including location, purchasing habits and payment information. Griffin is also accused before Violating the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA) by deceiving consumers with deceptive offers and tools that collect personal information.
In response to the lawsuit, the company defended itself by issuing a statement and clarifying the situation in a popular medium YouTuber which has 216 million subscribers. He highlighted its certification from German company Decra, received in February 2024, which proves its safety. Additionally, it is available on major platforms such as App Store and Google Play Store, which suggests compliance with its safety standards.
Despite security assurances before And its commitment to ongoing research, it’s important that users read app privacy notices and permissions when installing new software.
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Author’s Note: I’ve never purchased anything from them, but I’ve always heard that their products don’t last very long and it’s because of the price they charge for them.
