Is Temu spying on you?

Malware allegations

Temu, the Chinese shopping app that quickly gained popularity is accused of being a "dangerous malware." In thearticle published by the Arkansas Attorney General, Tim Griffin states that the app secretly monetizes a large amount of unauthorized user data.

Unlimited access to data

Griffin claims that Temu was intentionally designed to gain "unrestricted" access to phone operating systems. This includes users' cameras, location, contacts, text messages, documents, and other apps. "Temu is designed to make this extensive access undetectable, even for the most tech-savvy users," the complaint states.

Privacy risks

Griffin fears that Temu could access nearly all data on a phone, exposing both users and non-users to extreme privacy and security risks. Anyone sending text messages or emails to a Temu user risks having their private data accessed by the app, which could then sell it to third parties.

Cooperation with the Chinese government

The risks are heightened by the possibility that Temu's Chinese owners, PDD Holdings, may be legally required to share data with the Chinese government. The complaint highlights "Chinese laws mandating secret cooperation with Chinese intelligence services, regardless of any data protection safeguards in place in the United States."

Investigation into Temu

The complaint cites a comprehensive investigation conducted by Grizzly Research last September. Grizzly Research alleges that PDD Holdings is a "fraudulent company" and that "Temu is a cleverly disguised spyware posing an urgent threat to the national security of the United States."

Promesses trompeuses

According to Griffin, Temu lures users with deceptive promises of quality goods at discounted prices. Meanwhile, hundreds of complaints reveal that Temu's products are of poor quality. Their ultimate goal may not be to become the largest shopping platform but to steal data.

Requested measures

Griffin is seeking an injunction to stop Temu from allegedly spying on users. He hopes a jury will find that Temu's practices violate the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Arkansas Personal Information Protection Act. If Temu loses, it could be ordered to pay $10,000 per violation and return profits from data sales and deceptive sales.

Temu's response

In an official online response, a Temu spokesperson stated that the company was "surprised and disappointed" by the lawsuit. They claimed that the allegations are "completely baseless" and based on misinformation circulating online. Temu will vigorously defend itself against these accusations.

A lawsuit to watch

Temu is accused of hiding its unauthorized access to data through deceptive terms of use and privacy policies. Security scans by app stores fail to flag Temu's risks because it can modify its code after being installed on a user's phone. Griffin hopes to take action to stop these deceptive and privacy-invasive business practices, which could affect millions of people.

Protect your personal data

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