Here are a few tips for maintaining security up there in the “Cloud.” Plus, if you are permanently paranoid about info access on your phone, there are a ton of ways to keep your data reserved for your eyes only. When downloading the app, simply tap “ Create account” instead of entering your Gmail information when prompted, and you’ll have steered clear of dishing out any personal info to the virtual world. Still, we say why not be better safe than sorry, and keep your Google account separate from your gaming life. In the meantime, all you GO addicts can rest assured that Niantic won’t be digging into your emails or bank accounts anytime soon.
The app’s developer, Niantic Labs, got wind of the security issue and put out a public statement promising that they would soon reduce their permission grants to only “ the basic profile data” they need. The finding prompted a surge of fear around the possibly that by playing the game, users had given away access to their email, documents, photos, browser history and more by linking their accounts with Google. More: The Pokémon GO primer for people who are, “Pika who?” This security flaw, however, appeared only to affect those who signed up using their Gmail accounts, not those who created a new Pokémon GO account.
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