142

HSBC UK banning KDE Connect from F-Droid, and non whitelisted keyboards

posted
*
by
Avatar
umami_wasabi@lemmy.ml
in
Avatar
android@lemdro.id
47 comments
hidereport

(Rant)

At somepoint, HSBC decided KDE Connect installed via F-Droid is less secure.

Then it decide non-whitelisted keyborads are a security risk. Only Gboard and Samsung Keyboard is confirmed within the whitelist.

I understand the point that risk can be introduce at various points, yet this is simply too much. Yeah there are people phone infected by malware but from Play Store. Not a single time I heard one ever happened on F-Droid distributed apps, at least not from the official repo. Also, I will put more trust on an open source keyboard than any proprietary keyboard.

Furthermore, I’m shocked that an app can read my app list, and current keyboard (introduced in Android 14). This just make building a profile much easier as I belive everyone almost have an unique set of apps they like. I don’t think any apps need such functionality. Why the f it needs to care what input devices I uses? This make me worry more about untold (aka burried deep in Privacy Policy) data collection.

Sort:
HotTopControversialNewOld
You are viewing a single thread.
View all comments
Avatar
Paradox@lemdro.idA
57 points

We seriously need a way to sandbox apps, where they cant see shit outside their sandbox

permalink
report
reply
Avatar
Possibly linux@lemmy.zip
2 points

If only we had that

permalink
report
parent
reply
Avatar
T156@lemmy.world
1 point

Also a way to spoof the input.

permalink
report
parent
reply
Avatar
morbidcactus@lemmy.ca
7 points

Afaik that’s how the corporate apps stuff works, I byod (I really should have a second phone) and the work stuff is totally on its own, uses a different keyboard, opens a different browser uses a different authenticator etc.

permalink
report
parent
reply
Avatar
smeg@feddit.uk
2 points

Isn’t that the purpose of the work profile?

permalink
report
parent
reply

Android

!android@lemdro.id

Create post

The new home of /r/Android on Lemmy and the Fediverse!

Android news, reviews, tips, and discussions about rooting, tutorials, and apps.

🔗Universal Link: !android@lemdro.id

💡Content Philosophy:

Content which benefits the community (news, rumours, and discussions) is generally allowed and is valued over content which benefits only the individual (technical questions, help buying/selling, rants, self-promotion, etc.) which will be removed if it’s in violation of the rules.

Support, technical, or app related questions belong in: !askandroid@lemdro.id

For fresh communities, lemmy apps, and instance updates: !lemdroid@lemdro.id

💬Matrix Chat

💬Telegram channels / chats

📰Our communities below

Rules

  1. Stay on topic: All posts should be related to the Android OS or ecosystem.

  2. No support questions, recommendation requests, rants, or bug reports: Posts must benefit the community rather than the individual. Please post to !askandroid@lemdro.id.

  3. Describe images/videos, no memes: Please include a text description when sharing images or videos. Post memes to !androidmemes@lemdro.id.

  4. No self-promotion spam: Active community members can post their apps if they answer any questions in the comments. Please do not post links to your own website, YouTube, blog content, or communities.

  5. No reposts or rehosted content: Share only the original source of an article, unless it’s not available in English or requires logging in (like Twitter). Avoid reposting the same topic from other sources.

  6. No editorializing titles: You can add the author or website’s name if helpful, but keep article titles unchanged.

  7. No piracy or unverified APKs: Do not share links or direct people to pirated content or unverified APKs, which may contain malicious code.

  8. No unauthorized polls, bots, or giveaways: Do not create polls, use bots, or organize giveaways without first contacting mods for approval.

  9. No offensive or low-effort content: Don’t post offensive or unhelpful content. Keep it civil and friendly!

  10. No affiliate links: Posting affiliate links is not allowed.

Quick Links

Our Communities
Lemmy App List
Chat and More

Community stats

  • 2.1K

    Monthly active users

  • 2.8K

    Posts

  • 35K

    Comments

Community moderators