Flaws in OkCupid app could have exposed millions of user data to hackers

By Sudais Asif
OkCupid app known as a popular dating platform has over 50 million registered users.
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OkCupid Security Flaw Threatens Intimate Dater Details

Attackers could exploit various flaws in OkCupid’s mobile app and webpage to steal victims’ sensitive data and even send messages out from their profiles. Continue reading OkCupid Security Flaw Threatens Intimate Dater Details

prominent dating & menstrual help apps selling your data to 3rd parties

By Sudais Asif
Among the various categories of apps that exist out there, some by their nature store more of your personal information as compared to others.
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Apps are sharing more of your data with ad industry than you may think

Apps like Grindr, Tinder and Happn are (over-)sharing data about sexuality, religion, and location with a shadowy network of data brokers. And it’s not just dating apps that are doing it… Continue reading Apps are sharing more of your data with ad industry than you may think

Match knowingly puts people at risk from scammers, FTC charges

Match.com allegedly put users on its free version at risk – by not filtering out communications that it knew were from fake accounts. Continue reading Match knowingly puts people at risk from scammers, FTC charges

Scalyr launches PowerQueries for advanced log management

Log management service Scalyr today announced the beta launch of PowerQueries, its new tools for letting its users create advanced search operations as they manage their log files and troubleshoot potential issues. The new service allows users to perform complex actions to group, transform, filter and sort their large data sets, as well as to […] Continue reading Scalyr launches PowerQueries for advanced log management

Preventing Illegal Robocalls, Webcam Spying, Dating App Account Hacking – WB56

This is your Shared Security Weekly Blaze for February 18th 2019 with your host, Tom Eston. In this week’s episode: Preventing illegal robocalls, should you be scared of your laptop’s webcam, and recent hacks of popular dating apps. Silent … Continue reading Preventing Illegal Robocalls, Webcam Spying, Dating App Account Hacking – WB56