Dating app Raw exposed users’ location data and personal information

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May 2, 2025, 5:56 PM

• •Raw, a dating app, experienced a security lapse exposing user data, including personal details and location.
• •The exposed data included display names, dates of birth, preferences, and precise location coordinates.
• •The app, which claims end-to-end encryption, was found to be publicly spilling user data.
• •Raw has fixed the data exposure, but hasn't confirmed if they will notify affected users or conduct a security audit.

Dating app Raw suffered a significant security breach, exposing user data such as display names, dates of birth, and precise location data. The app, which claims to offer end-to-end encryption, was found to be publicly spilling user information, accessible via a web browser. The company has since fixed the vulnerability but hasn't committed to notifying affected users or conducting a third-party security audit. The incident raises serious concerns about the app's privacy practices and the security of user data.

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