TikTok Browser Can Track Users’ Keystrokes, According to New Research - The New York Times

8/21/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 8 months ago
by Paul Mozur, Ryan Mac, Chang Che
by Paul Mozur, Ryan Mac, Chang Che
In the web browser used within the TikTok app, supplementary code lets the company track every character typed by users. The company said the capability was for troubleshooting.
Apps sometimes use in-app browsers to prevent people from visiting malicious sites or to make online browsing easier with the auto-filling of text. But while Facebook and Instagram can use in-app bro… [+1256 chars]
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