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Indecent disclosure: Gay internet dating app remaining “private” pictures, information subjected to online (current)

Online-Buddies had been revealing the Jack’d customers’ private files and area; exposing presented a threat.

Sean Gallagher – Feb 7, 2019 5:00 am UTC

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[Update, Feb. 7, 3:00 PM ET: Ars has confirmed with examination your exclusive graphics problem in Jack’d happens to be sealed. A complete check for the latest application continues to be happening.]

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