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YouTube Fixes Major Privacy Flaw, Users' Emails at Risk

2/12/2025

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A serious privacy flaw on YouTube potentially endangered the email addresses of its 2.7 billion users. Researchers found that hidden Gaia IDs were leaking through the platform's API, which could be exploited using the Pixel Recorder app. Thankfully, Google swiftly patched the issue and rewarded the discoverers with $10,633 for their vigilance.

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Story summary

A serious privacy flaw on YouTube potentially endangered the email addresses of its 2.7 billion users. Researchers found that hidden Gaia IDs were leaking through the platform's API, which could be exploited using the Pixel Recorder app. Thankfully, Google swiftly patched the issue and rewarded the discoverers with $10,633 for their vigilance.