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    LinkedIn: Jobs & Business News

    Android

    Welcome to LinkedIn – The Professional Network That Works for You. Build your career, grow your network, and unlock opportunities with LinkedIn, your trusted platform for meaningful professional connections.

    CITT SCORE
    55
    out of 100
    TRUSTish

    Quick Verdict

    Best for: Professional networking with standard analytics trade-offs

    Not For: You avoid apps that share data with Chinese platform SDKs

    What It Means For You

    User activity is tracked by multiple analytics services including Firebase, Google, and Microsoft. The app includes push notification SDKs from Chinese platforms such as Xiaomi, Huawei, and WeChat, meaning some data may route through those ecosystems. Profile behavior and usage patterns are collected to personalize content and serve targeted ads.

    Method and Limitations

    Static analysis only. CITT reviewed the code of this build without running the app, so runtime behavior was not observed. The findings below describe the analyzed build and may not reflect server-side controls or later versions. CITT makes no determination about compliance with any law or platform policy; it reports what the artifacts contain and cites the published guidance so a reader can compare.

    How CITT scores an app

    Findings (12)

    Data Security

    2 total
    2 Critical

    Network Security

    1 total
    1 High

    Code Security

    5 total
    1 Critical
    3 High
    1 Medium

    Privacy

    2 total
    1 High
    1 Medium

    Third-Party Risk

    2 total
    2 Medium

    Third-Party Services

    Firebase Analytics, Google Analytics, Microsoft AppCenter, Microsoft CodePush, Getui Push, Xiaomi Push, Huawei HMS Push, OPPO Push, Vivo Push, NetEase Push, WeChat SDK, Fresco, Lottie, ExoPlayer, Butterknife, Android GIF Drawable, OkHttp, Chromium Cronet, Dagger 2, Meituan Robust, MSA OAID SDK, Cedexis Radar

    Security Strengths

    • ✓Backup disabled (android:allowBackup="false")
    • ✓File access disabled in primary WebViews
    • ✓Content access disabled in WebViews
    • ✓SecureRandom used for security-critical operations
    • ✓Dagger 2 dependency injection reduces global state
    What changed since the last scan

    Version diff is on the Developer plan. See developer plans.

    Context Tags

    social
    sensitive data
    ads
    location
    contacts
    financial

    Package

    com.linkedin.android

    Version

    4.1.1165

    Analysis Date

    Feb 4, 2026

    Classes Analyzed

    15,463

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    Recommendation: Use With Caution

    Key Findings

    Data Security - 2 findings (2 critical)

    Network Security - 1 finding (1 high)

    Code Safety - 0 findings

    Privacy - 2 findings (1 high, 1 medium)

    Privacy Concerns

    What Data is Collected

    LinkedIn collects profile information, connection activity, job search behavior, and in-app usage patterns. Behavioral data about how users interact with content, job listings, and other members is gathered to build a picture of professional interests and activity over time.

    Third-Party Data Sharing

    User data is shared with multiple third parties. Analytics platforms including Firebase, Google Analytics, and Microsoft AppCenter receive data about in-app behavior. Push notification services from Chinese platforms, including Xiaomi, Huawei, WeChat, OPPO, Vivo, and NetEase, may receive device identifiers and routing information. Advertising and measurement services such as MSA OAID SDK and Cedexis Radar also access usage data.

    Understanding the Scores

    • Security: 45/100
    • Privacy: 65/100
    • Data Security: 35/100
    • Network Security: 80/100
    • Code Safety: 55/100
    • Data Collection: 70/100
    • Data Sharing: 75/100
    • User Control: 80/100

    Positive Security Features

    • No positive security practices were identified during this analysis.

    Areas for Improvement

    • Data storage practices may not fully protect saved information if a device is compromised.
    • Push notification data routes through Chinese platform SDKs including Xiaomi, Huawei, and WeChat, meaning some device and notification metadata travels through those ecosystems regardless of user settings.
    • Multiple analytics and behavioral tracking services run simultaneously, giving third parties a detailed picture of professional activity, connections, and interests.

    About This Analysis

    This scorecard is based on static analysis of the app binary. Scores reflect the security and privacy posture observed at the time of the scan.

    App Details

    • App: LinkedIn: Jobs & Business News
    • Package: com.linkedin.android
    • Version: 4.1.1165
    • Scan Date: 2026-02-04

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