App for outing Charlie Kirks critics leaked its users personal data
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An app for reporting individuals accused of demeaning Charlie Kirk was leaking user data pp
A vulnerability in the app allowed for the exposure of users email addresses and phone numbers pp
The hacker who discovered the vulnerability also demonstrated how they could delete users accounts ppAn app for anonymously reporting individuals accused of speaking ill against conservative activist Charlie Kirk leaked personal data about its users The app known as Cancel the Hate was taken offline on Thursday amid an investigation into the data leak by Straight Arrow NewsppLaunched in the wake of Kirks assassination on Sept 10 Cancel the Hate aims to hold individuals accountable for their public words according to its website It calls on users to express concern by submitting intel on alleged offenders including their names locations and employerspp
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Point phone camera here ppCancel the Hate highlights a particular interest in medical professionals whose conduct could endanger patients the website says as well as public officials business owners entertainers influencers teachers and education administratorsppWe do not seek revenge or mob justice the website says Our goal is transparency to ensure that individuals in positions of power cannot hide hateful words or actions from public scrutiny They should NOT be harassed threatened or harmed in any wayppThe app is part of a broader effort among conservatives to punish those who have criticized Kirk or are seen as celebrating his shooting at a speaking event on a Utah college campusppCancel the Hate was founded by conservative activist Jason Sheppard who is best known for selling fentanyl testing kits with comedian Roseanne Barr vaccine skeptic Dr Robert Malone and rightwing journalist Lara Logan The website says all reports must include verifiable information about the submitter ppCancel the Hate says users who submit data on others will not have their own personal details made public However a social mediastyle app launched alongside the website appears to have been exposing just thatppThe flaw in the app discovered by the security researcher who identifies himself as BobDaHacker enabled the exposure of user information such as email addresses and phone numbers Although email addresses were included in profile bios by default seemingly unbeknownst to many of the platforms users the data could still be exposed even if privacy settings were enabled to keep it hiddenppSAN reached out to Cancel the Hate over a contact form on its website to inquire about the vulnerabilities in the app but did not receive a reply ppThe webpage hosting the app was taken offline several hours later but not before SAN was able to obtain a copy and set up a test accountppBobDaHacker provided SAN with a sample of data from 142 users including information from SANs test account The hacker also demonstrated how the security flaw allowed them to remove users by deleting SANs test account A message sent by SAN to the company that built Cancel the Hates website and app DreamTeam Development LLC went unansweredSAN reached out to a user listed in the leaked data and confirmed that they had in fact downloaded the app The user who asked to remain anonymous over fears of retribution expressed concerns that Cancel the Hate might be a scam after receiving an influx of donation requests to their emailpp
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ppDaily NewsletterppIn a post on Facebook last week Sheppard claimed that Cancel the Hate had received more than 38000 reports in the first 30 hours after its launch Sheppard also said the social media app could be used to better organize and focus on outing the folks that need to be outedppSince then Sheppards profiles on Facebook and X as well as those belonging to Cancel the Hate have been deleted without explanation The deletions came after Sheppard was bombarded with complaints from critics of the websiteSheppard did not respond to multiple emails and phone messages from SAN Given that the vulnerabilities remain SAN has declined to publish any further technical detailsppEditors Note A previous version of this article incorrectly listed the founders of the Cancel the Hate apppppp
A data leak from the Cancel the Hate app designed for anonymous reports against individuals accused of criticizing activist Charlie Kirk exposed user information and raises concerns about privacy and digital security in politically motivated platformsppThe exposure of personal data demonstrates the risks users face when submitting information to online platforms especially those promoting anonymityppThe app aims to report individuals for speech against a specific figure highlighting debates over freedom of expression and efforts to hold people accountable for public commentaryppFlaws in the app allowed hackers to access and manipulate user information underscoring the importance of robust security in applications handling sensitive datappAccording to media bias experts at AllSidesppPerfect reliability rating according to experts at NewsGuardppFinally unbiased news that lets you see both sides Its refreshing to have facts without the spinppThis app gives me the news without pushing a political agenda which is rare to findpp
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An app for reporting individuals accused of demeaning Charlie Kirk was leaking user data pp
A vulnerability in the app allowed for the exposure of users email addresses and phone numbers pp
The hacker who discovered the vulnerability also demonstrated how they could delete users accounts ppAn app for anonymously reporting individuals accused of speaking ill against conservative activist Charlie Kirk leaked personal data about its users The app known as Cancel the Hate was taken offline on Thursday amid an investigation into the data leak by Straight Arrow NewsppLaunched in the wake of Kirks assassination on Sept 10 Cancel the Hate aims to hold individuals accountable for their public words according to its website It calls on users to express concern by submitting intel on alleged offenders including their names locations and employerspp
Download the SAN app today to stay uptodate with Unbiased Straight Facts pp
Point phone camera here ppCancel the Hate highlights a particular interest in medical professionals whose conduct could endanger patients the website says as well as public officials business owners entertainers influencers teachers and education administratorsppWe do not seek revenge or mob justice the website says Our goal is transparency to ensure that individuals in positions of power cannot hide hateful words or actions from public scrutiny They should NOT be harassed threatened or harmed in any wayppThe app is part of a broader effort among conservatives to punish those who have criticized Kirk or are seen as celebrating his shooting at a speaking event on a Utah college campusppCancel the Hate was founded by conservative activist Jason Sheppard who is best known for selling fentanyl testing kits with comedian Roseanne Barr vaccine skeptic Dr Robert Malone and rightwing journalist Lara Logan The website says all reports must include verifiable information about the submitter ppCancel the Hate says users who submit data on others will not have their own personal details made public However a social mediastyle app launched alongside the website appears to have been exposing just thatppThe flaw in the app discovered by the security researcher who identifies himself as BobDaHacker enabled the exposure of user information such as email addresses and phone numbers Although email addresses were included in profile bios by default seemingly unbeknownst to many of the platforms users the data could still be exposed even if privacy settings were enabled to keep it hiddenppSAN reached out to Cancel the Hate over a contact form on its website to inquire about the vulnerabilities in the app but did not receive a reply ppThe webpage hosting the app was taken offline several hours later but not before SAN was able to obtain a copy and set up a test accountppBobDaHacker provided SAN with a sample of data from 142 users including information from SANs test account The hacker also demonstrated how the security flaw allowed them to remove users by deleting SANs test account A message sent by SAN to the company that built Cancel the Hates website and app DreamTeam Development LLC went unansweredSAN reached out to a user listed in the leaked data and confirmed that they had in fact downloaded the app The user who asked to remain anonymous over fears of retribution expressed concerns that Cancel the Hate might be a scam after receiving an influx of donation requests to their emailpp
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ppDaily NewsletterppIn a post on Facebook last week Sheppard claimed that Cancel the Hate had received more than 38000 reports in the first 30 hours after its launch Sheppard also said the social media app could be used to better organize and focus on outing the folks that need to be outedppSince then Sheppards profiles on Facebook and X as well as those belonging to Cancel the Hate have been deleted without explanation The deletions came after Sheppard was bombarded with complaints from critics of the websiteSheppard did not respond to multiple emails and phone messages from SAN Given that the vulnerabilities remain SAN has declined to publish any further technical detailsppEditors Note A previous version of this article incorrectly listed the founders of the Cancel the Hate apppppp
A data leak from the Cancel the Hate app designed for anonymous reports against individuals accused of criticizing activist Charlie Kirk exposed user information and raises concerns about privacy and digital security in politically motivated platformsppThe exposure of personal data demonstrates the risks users face when submitting information to online platforms especially those promoting anonymityppThe app aims to report individuals for speech against a specific figure highlighting debates over freedom of expression and efforts to hold people accountable for public commentaryppFlaws in the app allowed hackers to access and manipulate user information underscoring the importance of robust security in applications handling sensitive datappAccording to media bias experts at AllSidesppPerfect reliability rating according to experts at NewsGuardppFinally unbiased news that lets you see both sides Its refreshing to have facts without the spinppThis app gives me the news without pushing a political agenda which is rare to findpp
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