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If you use a Xiaomi smartphone, you will probably have to adopt an external browser that differs from the official browser built into it, because the company collects too much data about its users even with the use of the hidden navigation mode.
Security researchers have revealed that Mi Browser, in its regular and improved version, collects data on all websites visited by the user, including search engine searches, even those that are sensitive to privacy, such as DuckDuckGo.
In addition, Xiaomi is interested in knowing the news that users read within the news transmission function, and not only does what it does on the Internet, but even within the device itself, such as open folders and the screens within which moves in the setup menu.
The danger is not just collecting that data, but also sending it to servers located in Russia and Singapore via Chinese-owned domain addresses, so some of the data was sent to servers rented by Xiaomi from Alibaba.
Security researcher Gabi Cirlig discovered these operations while using his Redmi Note 8, but by reviewing the operating system for other phones like Xiaomi MI 10, Xiaomi Redmi K20, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 also found its presence, and it is likely that it is in more company phones.
For its part, Xiaomi denied those accusations and explained that all the data is transferred in an encrypted and anonymous way, but the security researcher was able to decrypt the data and publish a video that demonstrates the company’s lie.
It is mentioned that Xiaomi’s main browser comes preloaded on the company’s phones, and is available on Google Play and has 15 million downloads.
