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MuMu Player (NetEase) collects macOS system data every 30 minutes without disclosure

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NetEase's MuMu Player Pro for macOS secretly gathers comprehensive system data every half-hour, including network scans, process listings, application inventories, and kernel parameters, all tied to your Mac's serial number via SensorsData analytics. This extensive reconnaissance, executed via 17 distinct commands, occurs silently without any disclosure in the privacy policy and is unnecessary for the emulator's core functionality. The routine generates ~400KB of data daily, creating detailed behavioral profiles and exposing sensitive information like active processes, VPN configurations, and development tools.