I'm note a programmer. I Don't Understand Codes. How do I Know If An Open Source Application is not Stealing My Data Or Passwords? Google play store is scanning apps. It says it blocks spyware. Unfortunately, we know that it was not very successful. So, can we trust open source software? Can't someone integrate their own virus just because the code is open?

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[–] 10 points 3 years ago

Because of the handset makers and wireless carriers (honestly more the latter than the former). It's not because of Google or Android.

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