TIL that most phone calendars lets them change your input and contact people without your permission-even most fdroid apps (f-droid.org)

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add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge

This app can add, remove, or change calendar events on your phone. This app can send messages that may appear to come from calendar owners, or change events without notifying their owners.

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[-] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

Without your permission, that's the part. The reason I even checked was because events were disappearing in my calendar for google. Birthdays were randomly showing and not showing as well. I absolutely think it's malicious.

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