I agree that an app taking a screenshot of extremely private information is a high security risk. However, how is that any different than allowing an application access to my contacts, browser, phone state, etc... As an example take LauncherPro, because it is a complete launcher it requires nearly every permission available. I can only trust that the dev isn't stealing all my information.
Often times, that line of reasoning is tossed about due to legitimate security concerns. You are certainly welcome to disagree with those concerns, of course. I am real big on security. I have to say though that for the screenshot issue, I don't see how it is any different than any other app that has access to my personal information. Like I said make it a requirement to add the permission. Just like any other app, it is up to the user to discriminate against any potential nefarious app by reading those permissions. Similarly, you are welcome to your opinion regarding the efficacy of the permission system for preventing users from malware. Again, there are many many apps that require worse permissions than a screenshot. Finally, if it was truly as high a risk as is said, I would assume (not guarantee though) that with all the rooted devices, various mods and screenshot apps that are out there and running that anything bad would have surely at least peeked its ugly head by now. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
