Millions more Facebook users’ data was left open for anyone to access
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3.1 million users of an app called myPersonality had their sensitive details left unprotected on the web, according to New Scientist.
The leaked data: Psychological test results, status updates, and personal information like age, and relationship status were exposed.
Who saw the data: We may never know. While academics at the University of Cambridge intended to limit access to researchers, a username and password to view the info was listed online for four years. Anyone who performed a quick Google search had a way in.
Déjà vu: The Cambridge Analytica scandal was not a standalone case—and there may be far more to come. Facebook announced yesterday that 200 apps have been suspended from the site. The myPersonality app has been suspended and is under investigation by the social network.
The leaked data: Psychological test results, status updates, and personal information like age, and relationship status were exposed.
Who saw the data: We may never know. While academics at the University of Cambridge intended to limit access to researchers, a username and password to view the info was listed online for four years. Anyone who performed a quick Google search had a way in.
Déjà vu: The Cambridge Analytica scandal was not a standalone case—and there may be far more to come. Facebook announced yesterday that 200 apps have been suspended from the site. The myPersonality app has been suspended and is under investigation by the social network.
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