Unencrypted keystrokes in mobile keyboards put users at risk

TechRadar April 24, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC

Summary: A report by Citizen Lab reveals that almost a billion mobile users were at risk of having their communications intercepted due to unencrypted keystrokes transmitted by various keyboard apps. Manufacturers like Huawei were secure, while others like Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo were vulnerable. Most manufacturers have addressed the issue, except for Honor and Tencent. Users are advised to update their devices and use secure keyboards.

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