# The SwiftKey incident: A Breach of Privacy

The Reddit user's experience with the SwiftKey keyboard showcased the potential magnitude of a cloud synchronization glitch. What seemed like a minor issue quickly escalated into a data leak involving sensitive information like phone numbers, email addresses, and personal words.

https://blog.guardianai.io/the-hidden-dangers-lurking-behind-your-virtual-keyboard/

#security #privacy #android #keyboard #app #apps

The originating question was, if I should simply use the pre-installed keyboard app (swift key). I should have trusted my instincts and use an opensource offline keyboard app. #anysoft