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technology2 years ago

Sunbird Halts iMessage App for Android Due to Security and Privacy Concerns

Sunbird, an app that delivers iMessages to Android devices, has temporarily shut down due to security concerns. The app, which promised end-to-end encryption and confidential messaging for Android to iPhone conversations, was found to have vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to intercept messages and media attachments. Sunbird's partnership with smartphone manufacturer Nothing to launch the Nothing Chats app, which also raised security concerns, has been pulled from the Google Play Store. Existing users are advised to change their Apple ID passwords and remove the apps. Sunbird's ability to address the security problems is in question.

via MacRumors|
#android#imessage#nothing-chats
technology2 years ago

"Nothing Chats: A Security Nightmare for Android Users"

Messaging app Nothing Chats, developed in partnership with Sunbird to bring the iPhone's blue bubble experience to Android, was pulled from Google Play less than 24 hours after its launch due to serious security concerns. Users discovered that the app's encryption process had a decrypting flaw, exposing unencrypted data to potential hackers. Nothing has removed the app to fix the bugs, but it is uncertain if the app will return, as trust in its security has been severely damaged.

via Droid Life|
#encryption#messaging-app#nothing-chats
technology2 years ago

Nothing Chats App Removed from Play Store for Privacy and Security Violations

Nothing has pulled the beta version of its messaging app, Nothing Chats, from the Google Play Store due to a major privacy contradiction. The app, which aimed to bring iMessage to Android users, required users to log into their iCloud accounts through Sunbird, the messaging platform behind the app. However, Texts.com discovered that messages sent through Sunbird were not encrypted, contradicting Nothing's claim that the app was end-to-end encrypted. This raised concerns about the security of users' Apple ID information and potential access to personal data. The launch of Nothing Chats has been delayed indefinitely while bugs are addressed.

via PhoneArena|
#android#messaging-app#nothing-chats
technology2 years ago

Nothing Chats: A Troubled Messaging App with Serious Security and Privacy Issues

Nothing Chats, a messaging app introduced by Nothing and Sunbird, was pulled from the Google Play Store after it was discovered that the app lacked encryption, sent login credentials over plaintext HTTP, and allowed Sunbird to log and retain user messages and data. Android app developer Dylan Roussel found that Sunbird had access to all messages, publicly viewable documents, and media sent through the app. Additionally, Sunbird stored over 637,000 media items, including vCards with users' phone numbers and details. The app was not end-to-end encrypted, contrary to its claims. Roussel called it a major privacy nightmare and urged for its removal from the Play Store.

via AppleInsider|
#messaging-app#nothing-chats#privacy
technology2 years ago

Nothing Chats App Removed from Google Play and Play Store Due to Privacy Concerns

Nothing has pulled its messaging app, Nothing Chats, from the Google Play store due to privacy concerns. The app, which promised iMessage compatibility, required users to allow Sunbird access to their iCloud accounts. However, it was discovered that messages sent through Sunbird's system were not end-to-end encrypted and could be compromised. Sunbird's solution involved decrypting and transmitting messages using HTTP to a Firebase server, storing them in unencrypted plain text. Sunbird claimed that HTTP was only used for the initial iMessage connection, but Texts.com's blog revealed that an attacker could access messages before or at the moment they were read. Nothing has not yet responded to requests for comment.

via The Verge|
#encryption-vulnerability#google-play#messaging-app
technology2 years ago

Privacy Concerns Surrounding Nothing Chats, the Troubled iMessage App

Nothing Chats, an iMessage app built on Sunbird, has launched with the promise of end-to-end encryption, but it has been revealed that the app is not fully encrypted as claimed. User data, including images, can be accessed in plain text, and all data is sent and stored through Firebase without encryption. Sunbird has access to every message sent and received through the app, and user data is at risk. Nothing has pulled the app from the Play Store and will be delaying the launch to fix bugs. It remains unclear how this will affect Sunbird's app, which has the same issues.

via 9to5Google|
#end-to-end-encryption#nothing-chats#privacy-nightmare
technology2 years ago

"Nothing Chats Brings iMessage to Android, Finally!"

Nothing, the smartphone brand, has released a beta version of its messaging app, Nothing Chats, which allows Android users to message iPhone contacts without the conversation turning green. The app currently requires an Apple ID and third-party services like iMessage or RCS to function properly. However, Apple recently announced that iPhones will officially support the RCS standard next year, potentially rendering Nothing Chats unnecessary. While the app has some bugs and lacks certain features, it provides a temporary solution for Android users seeking a more seamless messaging experience with iPhone users.

via WIRED|
#android#imessage#messaging
technology2 years ago

"Nothing Phone: The First Android Smartphone with Official iMessage Support"

Nothing has introduced "Nothing Chats," an app that brings iMessage support to Android, specifically designed for its latest smartphone, the Nothing Phone (2). Developed in partnership with Sunbird, Nothing Chats allows Android users to send iMessages by linking their Apple iCloud account. The app will be available on the Google Play Store from November 17, but limited to the Phone (2) for now. Some iMessage features are currently missing, but Nothing plans to add them in the future. Usage of Nothing Chats is currently limited to users in Canada, EU, UK, and the US.

via Notebookcheck.net|
#android#imessage#nothing