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

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

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https://thenextweb.com/security/2020/05/01/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.

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

May 1, 2020, 2:40pm UTC
https://thenextweb.com/security/2020/05/01/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.