MuMu Player (NetEase) silently runs 17 reconnaissance commands every 30 minutes
5 days ago
- #macOS
- #privacy
- #data-collection
- MuMu Player Pro for macOS collects extensive system data every 30 minutes without disclosure.
- Data includes network devices, running processes, installed apps, DNS settings, and kernel parameters.
- All collected data is tied to the Mac's serial number via SensorsData analytics.
- Commands like `ps aux`, `arp -a`, and `sysctl -a` are executed silently.
- The privacy policy does not mention any of these data collection practices.
- Each collection generates ~400KB of data, retained for about 23 runs before rotation.
- The data creates a detailed behavioral timeline and system profile of the user.
- This level of data collection is unnecessary for an Android emulator's functionality.