Surveillance Report Dating Safety App Puts Thousands of Users at Risk
Jul 30, 2025
A dating safety app designed to protect women ironically exposes thousands of users due to careless security flaws. The discussion includes a significant Microsoft cloud vulnerability affecting organizations and practical advice for online dating safety. New AI developments, such as Proton's privacy-focused assistant, highlight emerging technology's dual role in enhancing and compromising personal security. The conversation also covers alarming trends in cash tracking and malicious malware use, underscoring the prevalence of cybersecurity threats.
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Dating Safety App Doxed Users
- The dating safety app "T" exposed thousands of women's personal data, including selfies and IDs, on a public database.
- This breach ironically endangered the very users it was meant to protect against harassment.
Protect Yourself After a Breach
- After a data breach, set your social media profiles to private and limit online exposure.
- Use data removal services, different usernames, and consider secure phone number options like VoIP to reduce risk.
Be Cautious Uploading Sensitive Info
- Assume anything uploaded digitally might become public due to breaches.
- Be cautious uploading sensitive ID details and avoid reusing usernames across platforms to limit traceability.