TrustKernel on X: ""Is my phone listening to me?" It's the question almost everyone has asked at some point, especially after seeing an ad for something you just talked about out loud.
But why has the "listening" theory been repeatedly debunked by regulators and researchers?
The short answer: no, it's not your microphone. The real answer is more unsettling, and honestly more interesting.
In our latest blog post, we dig into how device fingerprinting, browsing data, and real-time ad bidding quietly build a profile of you that's far more accurate than any "listening" ever could be, all without touching your mic or camera permissions.
This is also why we designed PlugOS from the very beginning to never collect any data — zero data upload.
But we also cover what actually works to protect yourself (and what doesn't, looking at you, VPN-only setups).
Read the full breakdown here: https://t.co/qEZLiZc4ls
What's your take, do you think your phone is listening, or is it something else entirely?<br>#Privacy #advertise #PhoneSecurity" / X<br>Post
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"Is my phone listening to me?" It's the question almost everyone has asked at some point, especially after seeing an ad for something you just talked about out loud.
But why has the "listening" theory been repeatedly debunked by regulators and researchers?
The short answer: no, it's not your microphone. The real answer is more unsettling, and honestly more interesting.
In our latest blog post, we dig into how device fingerprinting, browsing data, and real-time ad bidding quietly build a profile of you that's far more accurate than any "listening" ever could be, all without touching your mic or camera permissions.
This is also why we designed PlugOS from the very beginning to never collect any data — zero data upload.
But we also cover what actually works to protect yourself (and what doesn't, looking at you, VPN-only setups).
Read the full breakdown here: plugos.net/blog/2026/07/w…
What's your take, do you think your phone is listening, or is it something else entirely?<br>#Privacy #advertise #PhoneSecurity<br>Why You Still Get Personalized Ads After Turning Off Mic And Camera Permissions
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