In-App Browsers Considered Harmful

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Thursday, September 25th, 2014
In-App Browsers Considered Harmful
How many apps on your iPhone or iPad have a built-in browser? Would it surprise you to know that every one of those apps could eavesdrop on your typing? Even when it’s in a secure login screen with a password field?

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