Snapchat improves security app following account leak

The Snapchat promises an updated security measures by releasing new version of app to curb the security threat following the data leak of 4.6 million users ended up online last week.

In its latest blog post, Snapchat has announced steps to overcome the security gaps in its photo sharing app so it can avoid security lapse in future.  

“A security group first published a report about potential Find Friends abuse in August 2013. Shortly thereafter, we implemented practices like rate limiting aimed at addressing these concerns. On Christmas Eve, that same group publicly documented our API, making it easier for individuals to abuse our service and violate our Terms of Use,” the blogpost said.

“On New Years Eve, an attacker released a database of partially redacted phone numbers and usernames. No other information, including Snaps, was leaked or accessed in these attacks. We will be releasing an updated version of the Snapchat application that will allow Snapchatters to opt out of appearing in Find Friends after they have verified their phone number. We’re also improving rate limiting and other restrictions to address future attempts to abuse our service,” the blogpost reads.

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