Shen Yu: Cloud input methods with up to one billion users may pose data leakage risks

TechFlow reports, Shenyu warned on social media that cloud input methods used by up to one billion users may pose risks of exposing input content. Analysis shows eight out of nine input method vendors have serious vulnerabilities, with some vendors failing to encrypt users' input data at all.

These vulnerabilities could affect up to one billion users. If you have ever entered sensitive information such as recovery phrases using these cloud input methods, take immediate action to reduce your risk.