PP122: Using Burp Suite to Understand How Apps Collect and Share Our Data
Zack Whittaker, a TechCrunch journalist, explains his use of Burp Suite to analyze data collection and sharing practices of apps in his recent post.
MAIN POINTS
- Zack Whittaker is a journalist for TechCrunch and author of "This Week In Security."
- He uses Burp Suite, an open source penetration testing tool, for his investigations.
- The tool helps identify what data apps collect from users.
- It also reveals which sites apps share collected data with.
TAKEAWAYS
- Burp Suite is a valuable tool for understanding app data practices.
- Journalists can leverage tech tools to uncover data privacy issues.
- Data collection transparency is crucial for user privacy.
- Understanding app data sharing can inform better privacy practices.