As the use of smartphones increases, so does the number of different apps for it. You will find many applications in the same category on Google Play Store. There are many smartphone users who leave the default keyboard of their phone and download third party apps for typing. If you do this then you need to be careful. Actually this type of third party typing app is not safe for your phone and your privacy. Your data is at risk of being stolen and your phone hacked.
According to the information, hackers spread malware and viruses through such apps. Then they hack the phone and then steal your personal data as well as your banking details. In some cases, hackers also steal data and do blackmail. Apart from this, your phone can also get damaged due to virus.
In fact, when you download such keyboards, they take a lot of permissions from you, many of which do not require any permission. For example, they ask you permission for media files, contacts, call logs, locations, etc. After this, these apps keep a close watch on you. If an app is being run by hackers then they are directly harming you. On the other hand, if a small company is running such an app, then it steals your data and sells it to a third party. The Company may have provided your data for commercial purposes at the time of providing it, but it can also be misused if the data falls into the wrong hands.
In such a situation, some necessary steps can be taken to avoid such dangers. Use the phone’s default keyboard for typing. If you are not satisfied with the phone’s keyboard and want to install another keyboard, you can use Google Keyboard. Avoid using third party keyboard apps. If you download such a keyboard, you should read the comments received by the app on Play Store before doing so. Also see how many times the app has been downloaded, what is its rating?