Polarsteps in the news
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Tamtam found 20 recent articles about Polarsteps.
- Kunnen apps met locatiegegevens als Polarsteps en Strava wel helemaal veilig zijn? Dit zegt cybersecurity-expert Robin Wolters
A cybersecurity expert discusses the security risks of location-sharing apps like Polarsteps after a report revealed a vulnerability exposing sensitive user data.
- Vacation Travel App Polarsteps Accused of Allowing Widespread Global Tracking of Military Service Members
The Polarsteps travel app is facing concerns after an investigation found it could allow the widespread tracking and compromise of personal information of military service members.
- Kritiek op AIVD/MIVD wet; Reisapp Polarsteps en Bijenkorf lekken; Snapchat aangeklaagd; Voetbaljeugd in datasystemen; AP-capaciteit veel hoger; Gluurbrilverbod
Travel app Polarsteps, founded by Niek Bokkers and Koen Droste, had a major security flaw that exposed 23 million users' data, including photos, videos, and home addresses, as revealed by Follow the Money.
- Polarsteps ontkent datalek, maar neemt wél drastische maatregelen: dit is er veranderd
Polarsteps denies a data leak despite researchers accessing precise photo location data via its API, prompting the company to implement stricter data privacy measures.
- Belgium confirms geolocation app ban for military near bases
Belgium's military confirmed a ban on geolocation apps like Polarsteps for personnel near bases after an investigation revealed privacy vulnerabilities in user data.
- Use of geolocation apps on or near military quarters is prohibited
Military personnel are banned from using geolocation apps like Polarsteps on or near military quarters following an investigation exposing extensive user data accessibility.
- Populaire reisapp Polarsteps lekt gegevens: je exacte locatie te achterhalen door vreemden
Travel app Polarsteps exposed sensitive user location data and private photos due to a vulnerable API, leading to potential security risks and GDPR non-compliance.
- Belgium confirms ban on geolocation apps for military personnel near bases
Belgium reinforces its ban on military personnel using geolocation apps like Polarsteps near military bases due to privacy concerns and exposed user data.
- Belgium underlines ban on military personnel using geolocation apps near bases
Belgium reinforced its ban on military personnel using geolocation apps near bases after the Polarsteps travel app exposed user location data, affecting military personnel among others.
- Polarsteps data exposure put travelers’ locations at risk
Polarsteps exposed user location data, photos, and home addresses, even from private accounts, enabling tracking due to an unsecured data feed.
- Amsterdam travel app leaked users’ personal data for months
Polarsteps, a travel app, exposed sensitive user data, including photos, locations, and home addresses, through an unsecured data feed despite prior warnings.
- Polarsteps heeft een lek: wat betekent het voor zeilers?
Polarsteps, a travel planning and tracking app, had an API vulnerability that exposed user data, leading to security updates and a call for users to review their privacy settings.
- Groot lek bij reisapp Polarsteps: niet alleen thuisfront op de hoogte van je reis
A major data leak in the travel app Polarsteps exposed user travel data, but the company failed to act after being notified by a cybersecurity researcher.
- Defensie verbiedt reisapp Polarsteps wegens datalek
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has banned the Polarsteps travel app from work phones due to significant data leaks exposing user information, including military personnel's locations.
- Datalek bij reisapp Polarsteps: dit was er allemaal van gebruikers te zien, zonder dat het mocht
Polarsteps, a travel app, had a significant data leak exposing millions of users' private travel and location data for at least six months through an unsecured API.
- Dankzij lekke reisapp Polarsteps weet FTM waar je was deze zomer
Polarsteps, a travel app, has been leaking vast amounts of user data, including real-time GPS locations and private trip details, due to API vulnerabilities that the company was aware of for months.
- Ook militairen zijn op de voet te volgen via lekke app Polarsteps
The Polarsteps app exposed the real-time locations and personal details of military personnel and other users, creating significant security risks.
- Gebruikers Polarsteps blijken overal te volgen door kwaadwillenden
Travel app Polarsteps faced a major data leak, exposing millions of users' private information, including GPS coordinates, for months, which the company denies was a leak but has since taken steps to increase security.
- Datalek bij reisapp Polarsteps: iedereen kon meekijken, ook met afgeschermde reizen
Polarsteps, a travel app, had a data leak for at least six months, exposing private travel information of millions of users.
- Dozens of Dutch soldiers can be tracked, addresses exposed using Polarsteps app
The Polarsteps social travel app exposed the locations and personal data of Dutch military personnel, leading to its blacklisting by the Ministry of Defence.
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