Neon App's Call Recording Boom Sparks Privacy and Ethical Concerns
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The Neon app, a popular call-recording platform that paid users for their data, has been taken offline after a security flaw exposed users' phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts, raising privacy concerns. The app's servers failed to prevent unauthorized access to user data, prompting the developer to shut down the service temporarily. The incident highlights ongoing issues with app security and oversight in app marketplaces.
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