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The Mi Browser, Mi Browser Pro and the Mint Browser apps have all received updates from Xiaomi to address a number of security concerns. These updates feature an improved “incognito” mode which lets users toggle on or off the “aggregated data collection” functionality.
A number of reports from concerned security researchers raised privacy concerns last week concerning the browsers’ “aggregated data collection”. Aggregate data refers to non-numerical and numerical information that is obtained from multiple sources or individuals and compiled into data summary for the purpose of public reporting.
Xiaomi announced through an update on its blog post that the Mi Browser and Mi Browser Pro have been updated to the version 12.1.4, with the Mint Browser updated to the version 3.4.3.
With the new updates, aggregated data collection is disabled by default and can be turned on or off by the user. Users can confirm to ascertain if they now have the improved incognito mode on the Xiaomi browser by going to Settings > Incognito mode settings in the browser. The Enhanced Incognito mode option when enabled allows Xiaomi collect users browsing data, including search queries through Google and other search engines.
You can get the updated Mi Browser Pro and Mint Browser apps via Google Play . For MIUI users who have a pre-installed version of the Mi Browser, they will receive an over-the-air update that can be installed manually by going through Settings > System apps updater .
Previously, the Xiaomi browsers harvested data from users’ search queries, sending this data to remote servers hosted by Alibaba and rented by Xiaomi. But with the new updates, turning off the aggregated data collection functionality should prevent your data from being sent to remote servers according to Xiaomi.
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Zoom is putting in new measures to improve security for its users and prevent cases of ‘zoombombing’ by uninvited guests. Zoombombing is an unwanted intrusion into a video conference call by an unauthorized individual, causing a disruption in the conference call session.
It has given admins the option to disable personal meeting IDs (PMIs) for scheduling or starting instant meetings. Any intruder who discovers this ID cannot use it to host any video conference. Basic accounts will also require passwords for their meetings from the 9 th of May.
The Cloud-based video conferencing tool is making Waiting rooms and host-only screen sharing on by default for basic accounts. These recent changes from the American communications enterprise are in response to a series of complaints from businesses, teachers and other users of the tool who have had to battle pranksters and trolls interrupting important video call sessions.
These changes are very important in the grand scheme of things, especially with Zoom facing a lot of competition from certain quarters like Google Meet and Facebook. Zoom has grown increasingly important in the last couple of months, with various individuals who would have otherwise hosted large physical gatherings turning to the app for virtual meetings due to its ability to accommodate a large number of users during video sessions.
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