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Keyboard security risks

When enabling Switchkey x there is a warning that this is a security risk for all you type including passwords etc.
What about the regular android keyboard?
Are they all risky to use?

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All keyboards have that warning because they have a permission to save your typed words. The stock Android keyboard also has that permission. Basically there is no risk unless the keyboard app has a network access permission.
 
They don't have web access if they don't have permission for it. Just look at their permissions. If they don't have web access, its no problem.
 
From what i can see all keybaors including stock get full network access. Do you know any keyboard that doesnt have this,or else is there any way to rescind that permission??
 
Pretty old post, so my old answer doesn't apply anymore. Thing is, keyboards nowadays use a cloud service to sync saved words. So when you buy a new phone, or use the same keyboard app on your tablet, your typing profile (which words you type the most, words you saved) are carried over and sync. Google Keyboard, Swype, Swiftkey and a few others of the most popular ones do this.

The best thing to do is to either stick to the default keyboard, or use one that's well known enough to be deemed as secure. Swype for example is I think as old as, or older than Android (I had it in 2008-ish on a Nokia 5800). Swiftkey is very well known, and passed Apple's security review for release on Apple's AppStore. Say what we will about the walled garden, they do patrol their walls effectively. If you use Chrome, Google is already saving your search queries and your interests, as well as your passwords, so if you choose Google Keyboard, it won't make a difference.
 
The only way you can really fully trust a keyboard is if you developed the keyboard app yourself and install it on your phone. For most people, they have to trust whoever developed the keyboard that the keyboard does not abuse its ability to know what you are typing.
 
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