Cybersecurity Blog

Security on Dating Sites – 10/4/2016

 

Dating sites are popular ways to meet new people. However, not all sites have adequate security. A database containing data from users of HaveAFling, HaveAnAffair and HookUpDating was found on the open web unsecured. The information could be accessed without using a password. The data that could be accessed included names, contact information and bios. The company has since rectified the situation, however if you were one of the users of HaveAnAffair, you may be getting an angry text from your significant other.

When deciding to post personal information on a site or through an app, stick with larger companies who have been around for a while, invest in data security for their users and are reputable.  Better yet, date the old fashioned way and ask out the cutie strolling down Mainstreet.

Want to know more about the data breach?  Check out the ZDNET article.