“Just install this chrome browser extension” is all it takes now. Hell, you can even access cookies and previously visited sites from within the browser. All it

“Just install this chrome browser extension” is all it takes now. Hell, you can even access cookies and previously visited sites from within the browser. All it takes is some funky ad, or chrome extension, or some llama-powered toolbar to gain access to be able to do exactly that. Background services on devices has been a thing for a while too. Install an app (which you grant all permissions to when asked) and bam, a self-restarting daemon service tracking your location, search history, photos, contacts, notes, email, etc