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FBI Warns: Chinese Apps Risk User Data Privacy

4/5/2026

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  • The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that mobile apps developed by Chinese companies may collect sensitive user data, including contacts, even from non-users.
  • The warning notes that these apps, including CapCut, Temu, and SHEIN, are subject to China's national security laws that could allow government access to user information.
  • Users are advised to limit app permissions, download only from official stores, and regularly update their devices.