FBI warns iPhone, Android users over privacy risks related to Shein, CapCut and other Chinese apps
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a fresh alert warning smartphone users worldwide about the potential data security risks posed by certain foreign-developed mobile apps, especially those linked to China.
In a public service announcement, the FBI highlighted that many of the most downloaded and top-grossing apps in the United States, and globally, are developed and maintained by foreign companies. These apps may collect extensive personal data, store it overseas, and continue harvesting information even when not actively in use.
