In a concerning turn of events, a popular dating safety application has found itself at the center of a significant data breach, raising alarms about user privacy and data security. Recently, the app faced a major security incident that compromised sensitive user information, including personal images and private messages. This breach has led to the app taking immediate action to protect its users by disabling its direct messaging feature.
Details of the Data Breach
Last week, the dating safety app experienced a serious data breach that revealed over 72,000 sensitive images, including selfies and identification photos intended for account verification. These images, along with various posts and messages, were reportedly shared on an online forum, raising serious concerns about user privacy and data handling.
Second Breach Triggers Immediate Action
As reported by independent sources, a second breach has further exposed user data, prompting the app to take swift action by disabling its direct messaging feature. This decision was made to safeguard user information after it was revealed that private conversations, including discussions about sensitive topics such as abortions and infidelity, were compromised.
Insights from Security Researchers
Independent security researcher Kasra Rahjerdi provided insights into the breach, revealing that messages exchanged between users included personal phone numbers and discussions on various topics. The findings indicated that over 1.1 million messages were recorded, some dating back to early 2023, highlighting the extensive nature of the data exposure.
Company Response and User Safety Measures
In light of these incidents, the app’s developers released a statement addressing the initial breach, clarifying that it primarily affected users who registered before February 2024. Following the second breach, the company announced on social media that it has temporarily disabled the direct messaging feature as a precautionary measure to protect its users.
App Popularity and User Base
Despite these security challenges, the app has gained significant traction since its launch in 2023, currently ranking as one of the top free applications on major app stores. With an estimated 2 million monthly active users, the app’s popularity underscores the importance of robust security measures to protect user data.
This article has been updated to reflect the app’s recent announcements and user statistics.
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