Snapchat User Data is at risk

The Snapchat users are at risk because the website ”SnapchatDB.info” known as a security exploit permits any person to grab the 4.6 million user data including usernames and phone numbers. The information can be accessible in a CSV text file or SQL dump.

According to creators of SnapchatDB.info, last two digits of user’s phone numbers are hidden for user’s security purpose. However, on finding such security exploit, it revealed that Snapchat has not authenticated the information like mailing address, registrant name, contact numbers. Hence, there is no updated reply from Snapchat creators and company as well.

Users might find difficulty to download database because of traffic congestion or incomplete files. Before this security exploit, Snapchat had faced two security related exploits, which were discovered by Australia-based Gibson Security that showed that user data at Snapchat is not safe. Even Snapchat IOS API is also vulnerable so any person can leak user name, phone numbers etc. and may use it for illegal purpose.

Snapchat spokesperson told to Gibson report that Snapchat has “Find Friends” feature that allows friends to find the user easily. Company does not disclose phone number to other users. Over the past years, Snapchat has implemented many steps for user’s database security and still improving security implementations to fight against spam and misuse.

4 Free Software to Hide & Lock your Folder & Files with Password

One of the best and most versatile ways to keep your files private is to stash them in a hidden area on your hard drive. You can create a personal vault for storing anything you want to keep safe and secure, such as downloads of your passport, bank statements or a will.

There are numerous excellent free solutions available, and some developers also offer paid-for versions with extra features and enhanced security.

My Lockbox is a simple tool that hides any folder on your hard drive. If a folder can’t be seen, no one will know it’s there, so they won’t be tempted to try and open it. The presence of My Lockbox might tip them off, of course, but you can secure it with a password. The only downside is that My Lockbox asks you to enter a password hint, which can be displayed on the login screen, so either leave it blank or make sure it’s not something that can be worked out easily. See our Mini Workshop opposite to get started with the software.

SafeHouse Explorer is another excellent program. It lets you create SafeHouse Volumes, which are containers protected by passwords. You can set the size of the storage area and choose whether to keep it fixed or make it resizable. You can also use the application to create self-extracting folders that can be opened without needing to have the software to hand - useful for carrying on a USB stick, for example. You’ll just need to type in your password to open them.

TrueCrypt and Wise Folder Hider are also worth trying.

Simple Startup Password - Password Protect your Google Chrome

Password protect your entire chrome browser using the Simple Start-up Password extension.

After installing it, go to Settings, Tools and Extensions.

Under Simple Start-up Password for the browser and save.



 

Every time you Start chrome it will ask you for the password. If you fail to give the correct password your browser will be closed.

Note : Unfortunately there are no recovery options, so you will need to re-install the browser if you forget it.