If you’re swiping right, your data might be swiped too! A shocking new report from digital e-sim provider Nomad reveals that popular dating apps like Badoo, Bumble, and Grindr are the worst offenders when it comes to compromising user privacy. These apps are storing and exposing sensitive personal information that hackers can easily access. Whether it’s your activity or identity, your data could be at risk.
Public WiFi? Think again. Experts warn that connecting to a dating app on public networks could make you a sitting duck for cyber attackers. And while using a VPN is one solution, the bigger issue is that these apps themselves aren’t keeping your information safe. Tinder, OkCupid, and eHarmony also rank poorly for privacy, raising questions about the safety of online dating in today’s digital world.
As dissatisfaction with dating apps grows, more singles are ditching the algorithm-driven swiping in favor of meeting people “in the wild.” With apps being deleted at record rates—65% within a month—privacy concerns are just the tip of the iceberg.
