A popular profile pic app is collecting data and sending it to Russia
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May 16, 2022

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Warning: Trendy ‘New Profile Pic’ app could be a risk to your data

Warning: Trendy ‘New Profile Pic’ app could be a risk to your data

If you have spent time recently on social media, you undoubtedly have come across the seemingly painted portraits of profile pictures. These cool-looking images are created by an app that has gained steam lately. But the app hides a dark secret, and it might be sending your info to Russia.

Tap or click here to delete this data-collecting app ASAP. →

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