Samsung phones: embedded with Israeli spywareSMEX has written publicly to Samsung complaining that its A and M series mid-range handsets either come with the ‘Aura’ app already installed or installs it automatically through system updates without user consent – and demanding it end the practice. The app’s privacy settings claim that users can disable this data collection by turning off “AppCloud” in the app list. Collecting biometric info, IP addresses, and fingerprints without consent​​Since 2022, Samsung in the region has partnered with Israeli tech company ironSource to integrate the software into phones across the region, supposedly to “enhance user experience”. The bloatware collects sensitive user data, including biometric information, IP addresses, device fingerprints. ironSource is notorious for its questionable practices regarding user consent and data privacy.