> But it's hidden, apparently because keeping users from using it to block ads on apps is of greater concern to Google than keeping people safe.
The internet permission has nothing to do with ads? It's a hidden permission because:
1) Internet connection is so ubiquitous as to just be noise if displayed
2) It's not robust, apps without Internet permission can still exfiltrate data relatively easily by bouncing off of other apps using Intents and similar
The internet permission has nothing to do with ads? It's a hidden permission because:
1) Internet connection is so ubiquitous as to just be noise if displayed
2) It's not robust, apps without Internet permission can still exfiltrate data relatively easily by bouncing off of other apps using Intents and similar