A propaganda app connected to the Israeli government failed to include basic privacy and security protections, putting the email addresses of at least 1,900 of the Israeli governments most ardent supporters at risk. The vulnerabilities in the app, called Act.il, were discovered by an independent security researcher, who disclosed the flaws to the Intercept.Act.il has been touted for months by Israels Ministry of Strategic Affairs. It was funded by three non-profit partners Maccabee Task Force, a pro-Israel campus group; the Israeli-American Council, a non-profit that promotes ties between the U.S. and Israel; and IDC Herzliya, an Israeli research institution. All three organizations receive substantial funding from the billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, who has poured money into right-wing pro-Israel causes and Donald Trumps presidential campaign.
Källa: Security Flaw in Israeli Propaganda App Exposed User Emails
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