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MSN
MSN
The MSN app keeps you informed, productive, and entertained with tailored content, real-time weather, stock tracking, short videos and more.
Key features
Your tailored feed, with you on the go.
Quality content from thousands of trusted publishers.
Weather report
Get hourly and 10-day forecasts, air quality, UV index and more.
Financial news hub
See the latest on the market, trends and your favorite stocks.
Your personalized video feed
Scroll short clips of the latest news, trending stories and viral moments.
MSN
Package ID
com.microsoft.amp.apps.bingnews
Version
430811006
Developer
Microsoft Corporation
Category
News & Magazines
Store Rank
59
App Store Link
View in Google PlayDeveloper Privacy Policy
Privacy PolicyObservations Summary:
Permissions Observations
DETECTEDPermissions defined by Apple and Google as dangerous have been observed.
Observed During Analysis
- Allows an app to access approximate location.
- Allows an app to access precise location.
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- Allows applications to access information about networks.
- Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
- Required to be able to access the camera device.
- Allows an application to get notified when a screen capture of its windows is attempted.
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground.
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground with the type "mediaPlayback".
- Allows an app to access sensor data with a sampling rate greater than 200 Hz.
- Allows applications to open network sockets.
- Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
- Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
- Allows an app to post notifications
- Allows an application to read from external storage.
- Allows read only access to phone state, including the current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
- Allows an application to receive the Intent.ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
- Allows an application to record audio.
- Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks.
- Allows applications to set the wallpaper.
- Allows an app to create windows using the type WindowManager.LayoutParams.TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
- Allows an app to use device supported biometric modalities.
- This constant was deprecated in API level 28. Applications should request USE_BIOMETRIC instead
- Allows access to the vibrator.
- Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
- Allows an application to write to external storage.
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Why Permissions Matter
If not managed properly, dangerous permissions can permit malicious access to sensitive data, and device features.
Sensitive Data Collection and Sharing Observations
SENSITIVE INFO FOUNDThis app collects, stores, or shares information that is often designated as sensitive and private.
Observed During Analysis
- Build Fingerprint
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Why Data Collection and Sharing Matters
If not managed properly private data can expose enterprises, customers, employees and partners to breach and compliance violations.
AI Observations
DETECTEDThis app uses artificial intelligence and may introduce risks including loss of IP, privacy concerns, or other unintended consequences.
Observed During Analysis
- Lite Runtime (formerly TensorFlow Lite)
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Why AI Matters
AI features can process sensitive data in unexpected ways, potentially exposing proprietary information or creating liability.
Network Connections Observations
DETECTEDNetwork analysis has detected communication with external servers and data transfer patterns.
Observed During Analysis
Connected Hostname:
- akamai.com
- google.com
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- microsoft.com
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Server Locations:
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Des Moines, Iowa, US
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- Mountain View, California, US
- Redmond, Washington, US
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Why Network Connections Matter
Uncontrolled communication with external servers by an employee-used app could expose sensitive business data to unauthorized third parties. This unauthorized access can lead to data breaches, regulatory non-compliance, and damage to your business's reputation and financial standing.
Privacy Declarations Observations
NOT DETECTEDThis test did not detect a discrepancy, indicating all required declarations are disclosed.
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Why Privacy Declarations Matter
Declarations matter because they provide transparency on how apps collect and use sensitive data. iOS requires Privacy Manifest declarations, while Android requires Data Safety disclosures and manifest permissions.
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