UC browser is developed by UCWeb, which in turn is owned by Alibaba Group. UC browser is a popular browser because of its speed and low data usage. So, many people use it in smart phone. But, my opinion would be, it is not safe to use.
Here is why:
1. It is proved many times that this browser sends various data about its users to a server located in China. Data include websites a user visited, search terms, personal details, bookmarks, images and videos the user watched etc. This is definitely a privacy concern.
2. Not only browsing data, the browser also leaks sensitive data like Android ID, MAC address, IMEI number, MSISDN data etc. This is no doubt a security concern.
3. The browser also leaks Geolocation and Wi-Fi related data, which can be used by intelligence agencies to track users.
4. Security researchers have also found several major security vulnerabilities, such as Logjam, FREAK, POODLE etc. in the browser. And, this poses a serious security concern.
5. Moreover, many anti-malware programs often flag UC browser as trojan, adware and malware.
6. And, users often complain that the browser forces users to download UC News Promotion, Lockers, battery optimizer and cleaner apps and ad-blockers do not work properly in the browser.
So, my opinion would be it is better not to use this browser.
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