Millions at Risk as Android Mental Health Apps Expose Sensitive Data

Oversecured flagged 1,575 flaws in 10 Android health apps with 14.7M installs, putting chats, CBT notes, and mood logs at risk, per BleepingComputer.
ExtremeTech

Android Mental Health Apps With 14 Million+ Installs Put Users' Sensitive Data at Risk

The founder of the audit firms says that the mental health records can fetch up to around 1,000 dollars per profile on ...
The Financial Express

AI mental therapy apps on Android found dangerous: Over 1,500 security flaws detected, here’s what 15 million users should do

The research revealed serious flaws that could allow cyber attackers to access private therapy transcripts, mood logs, ...

Your Mental Health App Could Be Leaking Therapy Records, and Hackers Know Their Value

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MobiHealthNews

Student study of Android health apps' most prevalent security issues

A number of digital health apps in the Google Play store send unencrypted information over the internet and use of third party services, according to a graduate thesis from University of Illinois at ...

Android mental health apps with 14.7M installs filled with security flaws

Several mental health mobile apps with millions of downloads on Google Play contain security vulnerabilities that could expose users' sensitive medical information.
Android Authority

Android could soon track your medical symptoms in Health Connect

Google is redesigning Health Connect’s settings to place connected apps front and center while streamlining the overall menu layout. A new grouped view for “App access” will allow you to grant or deny ...
Android Authority

Health Connect can now track your steps using your Android phone

Google is officially adding native step tracking to Health Connect, as confirmed by Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2. The company announced the change today, and a new banner and “Devices” page within the app ...