Security & Privacy · Open source
PrivacyBreacher
DataBurn
showcase privacy issues in Android
Opens the official F-Droid page
About PrivacyBreacher
PrivacyBreacher is an Android app built as a proof of concept for a research article describing the privacy issues in Android. This app can access the following information from your phone without requesting any permissions:
Figure out at what time your phone screen turned on/off.
Figure out at what time you plugged in or removed your phone charger and wired headphones.
Figure out at what time you switched on/off your phone (i.e., it captures the device uptime and ACTION_SHUTDOWN broadcasts).
Access most of your device related information like your phone model, manufacturer etc.
Keep track of your WiFi/Mobile data usage.
Get a list of all the apps installed on your phone.
Construct a 3D visualization of your body movements.
How to install PrivacyBreacher
- Tap Download — the app's official page on F-Droid opens.
- Install it with the F-Droid app (recommended, for automatic updates), or use the download button on that page.
- If Android asks, allow the F-Droid app or your browser to install apps, then tap Install.
- Open PrivacyBreacher from your app drawer.



