Firehound AI App Data Leaks: Is Your Chat History Public Knowledge?
Security firm CovertLabs' Firehound project reveals that the Top 10 data-leaking apps are dominated by AI tools, exposing emails and chat logs.
You might want to think twice before sharing your secrets with that new AI chatbot. A security initiative called Firehound, launched by security firm CovertLabs, has uncovered a disturbing trend in how modern apps handle your private information.
Firehound AI App Data Leaks: The Top 10 Security Risks
The project tracks applications that leak the most user data, and the latest findings show that the Top 10 list is rife with AI apps. According to data from the Firehound website, these tools have left a treasure trove of sensitive information accessible to the public.
The leaked data includes everything from email addresses and full names to entire chat histories. While we expect developers to patch these vulnerabilities quickly, the sheer volume of AI apps failing to protect user data is a significant cause for concern in the tech community.
How to Stay Safe in the AI Era
Moving forward, users shouldn't just download any trending app without checking its pedigree. It's vital to assess whether a product is trustworthy before feeding it personal or professional data. Remember, once information is shared with a cloud-based AI, there's no guarantee it won't become public.
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