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Over 1,500 Security Flaws Found in Top Mental Health Apps

2/24/2026

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Oversecured security researchers found more than 1,500 vulnerabilities in 10 popular mental health apps.
The apps have been downloaded more than 14 million times.
54 vulnerabilities are classified as high severity.
The issues include insecure data storage, weak encryption, and flaws in handling user data, potentially exposing sensitive therapy records and login credentials.
Users are advised to select apps that receive regular updates to ensure better security.

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Story summary

Oversecured security researchers found more than 1,500 vulnerabilities in 10 popular mental health apps.
The apps have been downloaded more than 14 million times.
54 vulnerabilities are classified as high severity.
The issues include insecure data storage, weak encryption, and flaws in handling user data, potentially exposing sensitive therapy records and login credentials.
Users are advised to select apps that receive regular updates to ensure better security.