Twitch
Original Release Date: 8/28/2018
Summary
Twitch, a live streaming video platform, recently issued a warning to users that a vulnerability in Twitch Messages revealed some of the user’s messages in other user’s archives. In some cases, the messages exposed contained sensitive information. The bug has since been fixed.
Recommendations
The NJCCIC recommends users visit Twitch's website to determine if Twitch has revealed any of their messages in another user’s archive.
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