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Tinder flaw could expose your swipes to snoops

There’s a basic security measure missing from Tinder’s mobile dating app.

And it could let prying eyes see your potential matches, along with whether you swiped left or right, a security firm has found. The issue was discovered by researchers at the security firm Checkmarx. The company says itstems from Tinder’s decision to not use HTTPS, a security protocol, to encrypt photos on its iOS and Android apps.

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