The India-based social media app Slick has recently come under fire after it was revealed that its security protocols were not sufficient to protect the personal data of its users. Slick is a mobile app that was designed to give children ages 9-16 an introduction to the world of social media in a safe and secure environment.
Unfortunately, due to a security lapse, user data belonging to the app’s child users was exposed to the public. This breach has raised numerous questions about the app’s ability to protect its user data and keep their children safe from cyber threat.
The breach was first reported when users discovered that it was possible to access personal information from Slick users. This included access to the user’s name, date of birth, profile picture and other publically displayed information.
In response to this breach, Slick’s parent company has claimed that the security protocols have now been upgraded and no further personal user information is accessible. The company also stated that their priority is the safety and security of its users.
However, this incident has raised serious privacy concerns with regards to the security protocols of Slick and other social media apps targeting young users. In fact, in recent years, there has been an increasing number of incidents where children’s personal data has been compromised.
Therefore, it is essential that service providers need to ensure that their security protocols are up to date and effective in protecting user data. This is particularly important for social networks targeted at young people as they are particularly vulnerable to cybercrime and privacy breaches.
Slick’s breach also highlights the importance of data-centric legislation, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the need to put data protection measures in place to protect all users from potential harm.
It is hoped that this recent incident will serve as a reminder of the need for effective data protection measures for all social media apps, and the importance of ensuring that user data is secure.
