Feeld dating app's security too open-minded as private data swings into public view

Security researchers have revealed a litany of failures in the Feeld dating app that could be abused to access all manner of private user data, including the most sensitive images not intended to be kept or shared. Feeld caters to "open-minded individuals" – those specifically interested in exploring alternative relationship …

[DS999]

They thought that's what you meant by an "open relationship"

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[Anonymous Coward]

Re: They thought that's what you meant by an "open relationship"

> They thought that's what you meant by an "open relationship"

“The photos of you and the girl will be recycled for proletarian use.”

[Bebu]

Took (probably too) long for the penny to drop...

Feeld

What?.... "Feeled" or more commonly felt (which is also compressed shaved animal fur - could be kinky. :)

Doesn't suggest a lot of imagination or creativity from their marketing... err... creatives.

If all the good english names are taken you like the british have always done - appropriate. Annex a foreign word from a preferably romance, language.

[Ambivalous Crowboard]

Re: Took (probably too) long for the penny to drop...

It's a play on words of the popular British pasttime "playing the field"

You wouldn't understand

[Ambivalous Crowboard]

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[mark l 2]

Commenting on the findings, application security specialist Sean Wright told The Register: "Other than the one vulnerability to bypass subscription level limitations, the rest are pretty damning and not to mention concerning.

What the bet that the first thing that gets fixed it the vuln that lets people bypass their subscription limitation, cos that would be directly costing them money if people exploited it.

[nonpc]

Puts penetration testing in a new light?

[henryshawn]

The recent security concerns surrounding Feeld, the dating app catering to open-minded individuals, are alarming. Security researchers have highlighted significant vulnerabilities, particularly how private user data, including sensitive images, could be exposed. These flaws potentially allow unauthorized access to personal information, which undermines the trust and safety of users. Given Feeld’s focus on alternative relationship dynamics, privacy and confidentiality are especially crucial for its community. Such security issues are a stark reminder of the importance of strong data protection measures in dating apps. With the growing concerns around data breaches, apps must prioritize secure user data management and provide transparency regarding how sensitive information is handled. The open-minded nature of the app’s target audience only heightens the need for better safeguards to prevent misuse or exposure of personal content.