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1.5 Million Explicit Images Leaked From Dating Apps, Including LGBTQ+ Platforms

Summary by IBTimes UK
A shocking security lapse has exposed intimate data from several niche dating apps, with an estimated 1.5 million explicit user images leaked online. The breach, uncovered by ethical hackers, reveals just how vulnerable sensitive user information can be—even on platforms claiming to prioritise privacy. The affected apps cater to users in the BDSM, LGBTQ+, and sugar dating communities, sparking widespread alarm over their inadequate cybersecurity…
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IBTimes UK broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of United Kingdom (1)
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