Article 5EG3H Clubhouse promises fix after audio insecurely streamed from third-party website

Clubhouse promises fix after audio insecurely streamed from third-party website

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Clubhouse has confirmed one of its users was able to siphon off audio feeds from the invitation-only app and make them accessible from a third-party website, raising security concerns about the fledgling service. A Clubhouse spokesperson told Bloomberg that multiple rooms" were affected, and that the user behind the breach had been permanently banned." It said safeguards" have been put in place to prevent a repeat, though it reportedly declined to provide specific details.

The incident is a reminder for Clubhouse users to be careful about sharing sensitive information in conversations held via the invite-only iOS app. This is especially important for any Chinese citizens or dissidents using the app, or any users concerned about state...

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