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- Unit 42 researchers found that Baidu Search Box and Baidu Maps leaked sensitive data that could be used for cross-device lifetime user tracking. Google removed the risky apps from the Play Store on October 28 after receiving the report.
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Nov 24, 2020 · Two apps developed by Chinese tech giant Baidu were leaking “sensitive” user data that potentially left millions of users open to surveillance or cybercrime, researchers claimed on Tuesday.
- Thomas Brewster
Feb 24, 2016 · Two web browsers developed by Chinese search giant Baidu have been insecurely transmitting sensitive data across the Internet, putting users’ privacy at risk, according to a new study.
- Jeremy Kirk
- Apps Implicated in The Android Data Leak
- User Tracking Data Leaked by Baidu Apps
- Baidu Denies Leaking Data and User Tracking
Unit 42 researchers found that Baidu Search Box and Baidu Maps leaked sensitive data that could be used for cross-device lifetime user tracking. Google removed the risky apps from the Play Store on October 28 after receiving the report. However, Baidu uploaded a new version of Baidu Search Box or Baidu App, while Baidu Maps remained unavailable on ...
While the researchers could not establish whether the data leak was malicious intent or a design error, they confirmed that the data could allow user tracking. The report authors indicated that Baidu apps leaked sensitive information, including the phone’s MAC address, International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) number, and carrier information....
Baidu spokesman said that the information requested by Baidu Search Box was to enable the Push functionality. He denied that Baidu App and Baidu Maps were removed from Google Play Store because of user tracking. He added that the data collection process was disclosed in the Apps’ privacy agreement accepted by the users. “Baidu App and Baidu Maps we...
- Alicia Hope
Nov 25, 2020 · Using a machine learning-based algorithm designed to detect anomalous spyware traffic, the origin of the data leak was traced to Baidu's Push SDK as well as ShareSDK from the Chinese vendor MobTech, the latter of which supports 37,500 apps, including more than 40 social media platforms.
- Ravie Lakshmanan
Security researchers have discovered that two hugely popular apps made by Chinese internet giant Baidu have been leaking user details. The data breach affects Baidu Search Box and Baidu...
Nov 24, 2020 · New research from Palo Alto Network Inc.’s Unit 42 has detailed how Android apps from Chinese internet giant Baidu Inc. listed on Google Play were leaking sensitive data.
A research group says thousands of apps running on Chinese internet giant Baidu's platform have a security flaw that puts users' data at risk.
