Xiaomi is collecting browser data even in incognito mode, researchers say

Xiaomi is collecting browser data even in incognito mode, researchers say


You might want to stay away from Xiaomi‘s browsers if you care about your privacy. The Chinese company has been caught recording a concerning amount of user activity in its Mi Browser Pro and Mint Browser apps, Forbes reports. Researchers found the two apps — which have collectively amassed over 15 million downloads on Google Play — gathered immense amounts of data about any website a user visits, even in incognito mode. Among other things, the browsers, which ship with Xiaomi handsets by default, recorded search engine queries from Google and privacy-oriented services like DuckDuckGo, and news items viewed on Xiaomi‘s…

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