These Are The Worst Social Media Apps That Are Putting Your Personal Data At Risk, According To Security Experts

There’s a decent chance you spend a good portion of your day on one or more (or even quite a few) social media apps. That means it’s crucial that you get a good understanding of which apps are the safest — but, more importantly — which of them can put you at risk of a security breach.

“Broadly speaking, any social media app that doesn’t have robust security measures in place is putting your personal data at risk,” says Tech Expert RJ Leer at OnChain Crypto. “That said, there are a few specific apps that tend to be particularly problematic in this regard.”

These are the worst social media apps that are putting your personal data at risk, according to security experts.

One social media app that has come under fire for its lax security measures is Snapchat, according to Leer. “Although the app has recently introduced some new features to try and address these concerns, it still hasn’t done enough to protect users’ data,” Leer says. “For instance, Snapchat stores unsalted hashes of passwords, which makes them much easier for hackers to crack. In addition, the app also collects a lot of personal data from users, including their phone numbers and addresses.”

“We all know Facebook has been in hot water lately for its handling of users’ data,” Leer says. “The Cambridge Analytica scandal was a major wake-up call for people who use the platform, and it’s made clear that Facebook is not being very transparent about what happens to our data once it’s on their servers. If you’re worried about your personal data being compromised, it might be best to stay off Facebook altogether.”