Lookout Ad Network Detector

Ad Network Detector will scan mobile devices or tablets to find the most popular advertising networks or have in mobile applications. This will help users know which applications can display, what type of information is being collected by ad networks. From there, it's easy to decide whether or not to keep these apps on your device.

Smartphone use is very popular and some advertisers have begun experimenting with new, positive technologies to show ads on mobile devices. This includes pushing ads to the standard android notification bar, creating icons on mobile screens, and editing browser settings like bookmarks or the default homepage. Because each of these technologies is capable of displaying advertisements outside of each application, it is difficult for users to know exactly which applications are performing advertising jobs. The Ad Network Detector provides a way for users to decide exactly which applications and ad networks are the sources of advertising.

It is very common for ad networks to collect information because it helps them to identify specific devices or users targeted for advertising campaigns. Much like browser ads, this action makes users see ads more relevant and personalized to them. Bypassing access to information, it will be difficult for users to determine which information networks their ad networks collect. Lookout Labs has researched the ability and method of collecting information specific to each ad network. The Ad Network Detector will let users know exactly what kind of data is being collected, by whom.

The Ad Network Detector is designed to help mobile advertising activities become more visible to users. The app scans many but not all ad networks, developers are trying to extend the list of ad networks found to help mobile users always get the best notifications.

List of ad networks:

• AdFonic
• AdKnowledge
• Admia
• AdMob
• Aduru

• AdWhirl
• AirAd
• AirPush
• Appenda
• Burstly
• BuzzCity
• Casee
• Cauly
• Everbadge

• GreyStripe
• InMobi
• JumpTap
• LeadBolt
• LogiaAd
• MDotM
• Medialets
• Millennial
• MobClix
• MobFox
• MOcean
• Moolah Media
• MoPub
• Pontiflex
• Smaato
• StartApp
• Tapit!
• TapJoy
• Vdopia
• Vserv
• Youmi
• ZestAdz

Ad Network capabilities and privacy:

Lookout Labs has tested the capabilities and methods of collecting information that are appropriate for each ad network. Based on that research, the Ad Network Detector gives detailed information about what type of information the ad network is collecting and what their implementation is. Personal information is defined as info that is directly linked to individual users, such as email addresses. Device and network information is defined as information, only a specific device or network.

Lookout Mobile Security

This application is not a replacement for Lookout Mobile Security, and it will not detect or remove malware. Download Lookout Mobile Security is the best way to keep your phone safe from malware and spyware, backup data, locate, lock or delete data on your phone remotely.

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