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    Home / News / Technology News / Is UC Browser leaking your mobile data?
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    Is UC Browser leaking your mobile data?

    Is UC Browser leaking your mobile data?

    By Gogona Saikia
    Aug 23, 2017
    11:34 am

    What's the story

    According to the IT Ministry, UC Browser is under the scanner for allegedly sending mobile data of Indian users to Chinese servers.

    "There are complaints that even if a user has uninstalled it or cleaned browsing data, the browser retains control of DNS of user's device," an officer said.

    However, UC Web has denied receiving any related intimation from the government.

    Do you know?

    How is it supposedly leaking data?

    According to sources, when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, UC Browser sends personal details like the phone's access point information, location and device number to servers in China. The information is then made available to third parties.

    Reach

    How severe is the risk?

    If the reports are true, the situation would be alarming. According to latest data from StatCounter, UC is the most popular web browser in India with nearly 50% market share.

    Google Chrome comes a distant second at 33%, and then Opera at 10%.

    Just last year, UC claimed it has over 100mn monthly users in India and Indonesia.

    Quote

    What does UC have to say about it?

    UC, owned by Alibaba Group, denies the allegations and claims their systems are protected by "an end-user licensing agreement which protect the interest of our users". It added collecting users' information is standard practice to better customize services; permission is taken from users first.

    Status

    Is any action being taken?

    Last week, the government sent notices to 21 smartphone makers, including Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo and Gionee, for allegedly stealing users' personal information.

    It also started reviewing imported electronics and IT products from China due to concerns over security and data leaks.

    A government lab in Hyderabad is examining how UC works.

    If leaks are found, it might be banned in India.

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