Technology
Grindr accounts could be easily hacked with email address – BBC News
The vulnerability was fixed before being exploited by any malicious parties, the LGBT dating app says.
A hack on Grindr allowed anyone with the email address linked to a valid account to reset the user’s password and take over their profile.
Security experts revealed the vulnerability online – and reported it the LGBT dating app.
It enabled full access to an individual’s account, including images, messages and HIV status.
Grindr said: “Thankfully, we believe we addressed the issue before it was exploited by any malicious parties.”
The flaw was discovered by French security researcher Wassime …
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