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The problem with sideloading is the threat of compromised/modified version of an app being unknowingly installed. I believe the Saudis did this with the help of
by avh02 7y ago
The problem with sideloading is the threat of compromised/modified version of an app being unknowingly installed. I believe the Saudis did this with the help of an Italian company whose name escapes me right now.
Edit: looked it up, here: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ypw3xv/police-grade-mobile-spyware-is-spreading-through-saudi-arabia-and-beyond https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ypw3xv/police-grade-mobil...
- jeffnappi 7y agoSideloading is certainly risky, but it isn't something that a device manufacturer should be able to prevent a device owner from choosing to do. If you are sideloading an app, you should verify the source of it and you should be aware of the potential security risks you are taking. Preferably side loaded apps you might install are open source and the binaries are verifiable.