Are you a Snapchat user? You may or may not want to sit down to this one.
It’s been reported hackers broke into 4.6 million Snapchat accounts, getting ?usernames and phone numbers. But all things aren’t what they seem, well, not this time. It’s also reported hackers exploited the database to raise awareness of Snapchat’s security weaknesses. Despite this little awareness lesson, the concern is these numbers and usernames could get into the wrong hands. In December 2013 (wow it feels strange to say that) an Australian security watchdog reported that two exploits in Snapchat’s data could give hackers easy access to consumer info. Info like aliases and phone numbers could be collected through Apple and Android devices.
First off, it’s good to be updated on such things. It can be scary to talk about, but isn’t it better to be in the know than to find out about hacking the hard way? I can even have respect for those who were trying to raise awareness of Snapchat’s problems. I just hope that’s all they were doing. And it this was a drill, it needs to be done to make crystal sure nobody’s accounts gets compromised or put at risk. Do you think this alleged hacking was an awareness test or were the motives more sinister?
Have a safe, prosperous and blessed New Year, everybody!!