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Users of the social media app Clubhouse have apparently been affected by an attack. 1.3 million data records are at stake. An SQL database containing 1.3 million scraped Clubhouse user data has surfaced on a hacker forum, reports the online magazine Cybernews . The leaked data of Clubhouse users included names, social media profile names and other details, the report said. The data could be used for phishing attacks or other social engineering attacks, according to Cybernews. The report does not say whether passwords are also among the data being fished. Clubhouse is a popular audio social media app that is accessible only to invited users. Using virtual rooms, users can arrange to discuss topics and then hold them like a conference call, with moderators able to bring participants onto a virtual stage so they can not only listen but also contribute speeches.

The audio app Clubhouse is coming under pressure due to data protection deficiencies. Consumer protectionists sent the operator a warning. Berlin, Germany: The Federation of German Consumer Organizations (VZBV) is taking legal action against the operator of the social media app Clubhouse because of various shortcomings. For example, "serious deficiencies" in data protection are being complained about, VZBV head Klaus Müller announced on Twitter . In addition, the association complains that the platform does not have an imprint and thus violates the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO). In addition, the General Terms and Conditions (GTC) are only available in English. "The VZBV objects to these points in its warning letter to the operator of Clubhouse and demands the submission of a cease-and-desist declaration with a penalty clause," says Müller. The application comes from Alpha Exploration Co. in Oakland in the US state of California. In the warning it concer...

The new Clubhouse app is currently still characterized by an air of exclusivity. But that is set to change soon: While the provider wants to end the exclusion of Android users as soon as possible, consumer advocates are making serious accusations. The Internet talk app Clubhouse is growing rapidly and, according to experts, is on its way to becoming a mass product. "We are focused on opening Clubhouse to the whole world," company founders Paul Davison and Rohan Seth recently announced. Consumer advocates, however, view this with concern - they accuse Clubhouse of violating data protection rules. With the help of fresh capital from more than 180 investors, the Clubhouse founders want to increase the value of the company to almost one billion US dollars (820 million euros). In the medium term, users will probably also be asked to pay, but exactly how is still unclear. The first test version of the app was only launched at the beginning of last year, and since then the number of...