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> I'm actually pretty nervous for users from a security perspective. The Grindr data is essentially a blackmail gold mine - combine a ton of disgruntled employe

> I'm actually pretty nervous for users from a security perspective. The Grindr data is essentially a blackmail gold mine - combine a ton of disgruntled employees with the loss of expertise to maintain app security (which had a number of issues in the past), and I don't think it bodes well. This shouldn't change anything from an opsec perspective. Google itself will always have record of you having downloaded it to your device. The Chinese were looking to buy Grindr for some reason. Someone could leak, sure, but nothing stops the company itself from selling out to anyone interested in membership records at any time.

Animats 3y ago
> The Grindr data is essentially a blackmail gold mine. More than that. It's leaked before.[1] Grindr data was used to catch a senior US Catholic official: "... an analysis of app data signals correlated to Burrill’s mobile device shows the priest also visited gay bars and private residences while using a location-based hookup app in numerous cities from 2018 to 2020, even while traveling on assignment for the U.S. bishops’ conference." “On Monday, we became aware of impending media reports alleging possible improper behavior by Msgr. Burrill. What was shared with us did not include allegations of misconduct with minors. However, in order to avoid becoming a distraction to the operations and ongoing work of the Conference, Monsignor has resigned effective immediately,”[2] [1] https://www.engadget.com/grindr-location-data-sold-for-years-145320411.htm https://www.engadget.com/grindr-location-data-sold-for-years... [2] https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/pillar-investigates-usccb-gen-sec https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/pillar-investigates-usccb-g...
- mrguyorama 3y ago
  Amazing how quickly they solve the "problem" when it involves completely legal consensual adult activity, compared to when it's a YOUNG boy
  - johnnyanmac 3y ago
    GPS for "meeting young boys" just points to church, unfortunately. One's much easier to track with tech.
  - lowmagnet 3y ago
    I'm pretty sure the Church was just doing damage control for a vow breaker.
  - rhaway84773 3y ago
    Yeah. Rape a kid? Silence and you get moved to a different location where you can continue raping kids and be moved to a further new location. But had consensual sex with a man? Unforgivable. You must resign.
hn_throwaway_99 3y ago
If you think that "membership records" are the most damning thing that can be used for blackmail from Grindr, I can only surmise you've never used Grindr.
- jstarfish 3y ago
  I have not, but I've been around. Beyond pictures, chats, HIV status and GPS data, I cannot imagine what you're alluding to.

Animats 3y ago

> The Grindr data is essentially a blackmail gold mine. More than that. It's leaked before.[1] Grindr data was used to catch a senior US Catholic official: "... an analysis of app data signals correlated to Burrill’s mobile device shows the priest also visited gay bars and private residences while using a location-based hookup app in numerous cities from 2018 to 2020, even while traveling on assignment for the U.S. bishops’ conference." “On Monday, we became aware of impending media reports alleging possible improper behavior by Msgr. Burrill. What was shared with us did not include allegations of misconduct with minors. However, in order to avoid becoming a distraction to the operations and ongoing work of the Conference, Monsignor has resigned effective immediately,”[2] [1] https://www.engadget.com/grindr-location-data-sold-for-years-145320411.htm https://www.engadget.com/grindr-location-data-sold-for-years... [2] https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/pillar-investigates-usccb-gen-sec https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/pillar-investigates-usccb-g...

mrguyorama 3y ago
Amazing how quickly they solve the "problem" when it involves completely legal consensual adult activity, compared to when it's a YOUNG boy
- johnnyanmac 3y ago
  GPS for "meeting young boys" just points to church, unfortunately. One's much easier to track with tech.
- lowmagnet 3y ago
  I'm pretty sure the Church was just doing damage control for a vow breaker.
- rhaway84773 3y ago
  Yeah. Rape a kid? Silence and you get moved to a different location where you can continue raping kids and be moved to a further new location. But had consensual sex with a man? Unforgivable. You must resign.

hn_throwaway_99 3y ago

If you think that "membership records" are the most damning thing that can be used for blackmail from Grindr, I can only surmise you've never used Grindr.

jstarfish 3y ago
I have not, but I've been around. Beyond pictures, chats, HIV status and GPS data, I cannot imagine what you're alluding to.