Feeld Dating App Fails: Your Private Pics Aren’t So Private After All

Security researchers found major flaws in the Feeld dating app, allowing private data access, including sensitive images. This is especially concerning for its open-minded user base exploring alternative relationships. With vulnerabilities so glaring, even an unauthenticated user could exploit them, making Feeld’s security measures seem…

Hot Take:

Feeld’s security is about as tight as a sieve. Who knew exploring alternative relationship models could come with a side of ‘Open Source: Your Personal Data’?

Key Points:

  • Security flaws in the Feeld dating app revealed by Fortbridge allow easy access to private user data.
  • Researchers could intercept and manipulate communications, view private messages, and access photos and videos intended to disappear.
  • Exploits included bypassing subscription limitations and accessing profile details and matches.
  • Feeld delayed fixing these vulnerabilities despite knowing about them for over six months.
  • Users are understandably upset about the time taken to address these critical security issues.

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