Source: Bloomberg
Summary
A data breach on the Truth Social app, owned by President Trump’s company, exposed users’ phone numbers. The breach was linked to a third-party platform, according to the company. The company is evaluating whether it needs to notify customers.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
Another day, another data breach. Trump’s Truth Social app exposed users’ phone numbers, because who needs privacy anyway? The company blamed a third-party platform, because that’s what you do when things go wrong. The usual “we’re evaluating whether to notify customers” line is just a nice touch. Because, clearly, users have a right to know… or not.
Author: Evan Null
