On April 27, 2021, Hive Social announced that it will be shutting down its servers as a result of a warning from researchers that hackers could have potentially accessed all of its data.
The social media platform has been a popular destination for gamers, streamers, and tech enthusiasts since its creation in 2018. The service allows individuals to create their own private social networks and keep up with their favorite gaming and tech topics.
However, recent reports have indicated that hackers may be able to exploit a vulnerability in Hive’s security model that would allow them to access all of the user data. After this news was revealed, the company decided to take immediate action and turn off all of its servers until the issue can be resolved.
The planned shutdown will begin on April 28 and is expected to last until further notice. All accounts and user data will be securely wiped from the system and no new signups will be allowed.
Hive Social was quick to express their regret to the existing user base, stating that the security of their data is of the utmost importance and that this measure was taken to ensure that their private data remains secure.
In addition, Hive is taking extra steps to ensure that their services remain secure. They are offering additional security measures, such as two-factor authentication and better password security, to all registered users. The company is also working on creating a bug bounty program to encourage independent security researchers to notify them of any vulnerabilities they find on the platform.
It is clear that Hive Social is dedicated to protecting the privacy of its users and will take every measure necessary to make sure that their data remains safe.
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