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On 10/9/2014 Marp2 said:

http://www.snopes.com/computer/internet/flashlight.asp

Flashlight apps are no riskier than any other app. Versions of Android verified by Google ensure that apps are pre-screened for malware, reducing the risk of malicious mobile software. No reports have surfaced indicating flashlight apps are sending user data to cybercriminals in any country. All third party apps (including flashlights) pose the risk of hidden malware if their developers are not on the up-and-up.
Read more at http://www.snopes.com/computer/internet/flashlight.asp#2TMiCpY3xwU05EJb.99
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there is a flashlight on my iphone 5. just pull it up from the bottom if you have this

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sorry..............but this just gave me the giggles............""They even recpommended completely wiping your computer clean"".................just had visions of someone stumblin around luggin a computer with a flashlight app going LOL................................raven

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On 10/9/2014 sylviahomeatlast said:

there is a flashlight on my iphone 5. just pull it up from the bottom if you have this

Just did this, totally freaked my dogs out....lol

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I get weird emails all the time, THAT is what you should be afraid of, not the flashlight app.

According to my email account, I have to be in court for some sort of case about 3 times a week, and in different cities that I have never even visited. LOL

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I have a flashlight on my phone. Why would someone need s flashlight app on a computer?
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Well, you could always just pick up a few of those flashlight gift sets from the Q. I hear they're popular this time of year (anecdotal evidence from the mailman, the busdriver, the teachers, the hairdresser, the dog walker, and the random person who just drops by to pick up their unexpected holiday gift).

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On 10/9/2014 Complicated said:

I get weird emails all the time, THAT is what you should be afraid of, not the flashlight app.

According to my email account, I have to be in court for some sort of case about 3 times a week, and in different cities that I have never even visited. LOL

Could you pick up my package at the post office while you're there, please.