3Fun is a location-based mobile online dating application that’s available for both Android and iOS. Currently available in the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Netherlands, and other countries, the app has more than two million downloads. Whether you’re looking for a date or a partner, 3Fun is a great place to start.
Location data
A recent study by Pen Test Partners found that 3fun is storing location data on its users’ mobile devices and not securely storing it on its servers. Although 3fun users are supposed to limit this information, the researchers were able to determine user locations all over the world. They even found users who were at the White House, US Supreme Court, and 10 Downing Street in London.
Researchers also found that 3Fun was exposing users’ private information. This included location data, pictures, sexual preferences, and chat history. Researchers were able to use GPS spoofing to create maps of user locations, which they then analyzed using algorithms that use longitude, latitude, and altitude to calculate a user’s location. As a result, researchers were able to track users in near real time.
Privacy
The privacy scandal at 3Fun has put the company’s reputation in jeopardy. While 3Fun is now fixing the issue, the scandal exposed the company’s lack of concern for its users’ privacy and jeopardized its trustworthiness. Users rely on the discretion and privacy of dating apps like 3Fun, so this issue could drive users away from the app.
Researchers discovered that the app leaked location data without the users’ knowledge. Although users had chosen to restrict their location data in the app, 3Fun’s servers did not use secure servers to store this information. This allowed researchers to track 3Fun users’ location and sexual preferences. This data also included photos and private conversations.
Security
In a recent security audit, 3fun’s developers discovered several vulnerabilities. These include the ability to obtain the username and location of users, as well as their sexual orientation and birth dates. The data could also be used by snoopers to blackmail or harass them. As a result, 3fun is taking steps to protect user data.
The company has since released an update to address the issue. This update improved the application’s security by implementing several user-powered features, including “Block Contacts” and Incognito Mode. The company also says it will continue to invest in additional privacy and safety measures.
