Spotify's Lax Privacy Means Anyone Can See the Vice President's Song Choices

Spotify's lax privacy means anyone can see the Vice President's song choices

A new cybersecurity "breach" has revealed the personal information of various celebrities, and while it won't let you steal their identities, it will allow you to... judge them. The "Panama Playlists" details the Spotify song choices of notable people ranging from Vice President JD Vance to talk show host Seth Meyers to tech bros like Palmer Luckey. And technically, it wasn't a breach at all, but a possible lack of understanding around Spotify's…

Spotify Leak Exposes U.S. VP’s Playlists, Highlights Privacy Risks

The Exposure of Personal Tastes in the Digital Age In a revelation that underscores the vulnerabilities in digital privacy, a recent cybersecurity incident has exposed the listening habits of high-profile figures, including the U.S. Vice President. The breach, which doesn’t enable identity theft but opens a window into personal preferences, highlights Spotify’s permissive privacy settings that allow public access to user playlists without string…

Spotify exposed: Private listening habits of politicians, journalists and tech bros leaked in a privacy meltdown

Spotify just leaked private playlists of famous people, and your personal music could be exposed too because of broken privacy settings.