Smashing Security Tinder’s camera roll and the Buffett deepfake
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Nov 13, 2025 Join Ron Eddings, founder of Hacker Valley Media and a creative force in cybersecurity, as he dives into the wild world of AI and deepfakes. Tinder’s new feature that rummages through users' camera rolls raises serious privacy concerns, while deepfake Warren Buffett scams target unsuspecting investors. Ron emphasizes the importance of verifying information from trusted sources and reading books over fleeting social media clips. They also explore the implications of AI agents in the workplace and the need for safeguards to prevent potential mishaps.
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Tinder Wants To Scan Your Camera Roll
- Tinder plans to scan users' camera rolls to build AI 'chemistry' profiles on-device.
- Graham Cluley warns this exposes buried sensitive photos and others' images to algorithmic scrutiny.
Camera Rolls Contain Unexpected Secrets
- Camera rolls commonly contain highly sensitive material like Wi‑Fi passwords, passports, and intimate images.
- Exposing that data to AI, even on-device, carries privacy and consent risks for people pictured.
Unsolicited Photos During A Talk
- Graham Cluley recounts receiving an unsolicited explicit photo during a public talk in 2015.
- He uses the story to illustrate how embarrassing or private images can appear unexpectedly on phones.