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Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed

Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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1 in 6 online daters have fallen victim to doxing, a new study finds. Personal data exposure on dating platforms remains a concern for users.
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Threats of stalking and doxing still loom on dating apps

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing.
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Looking for love? Facebook gets in on the dating game

Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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Facebook launches its Dating feature in 20 countries, aiming to rival Tinder by fostering meaningful relationships through shared interests.
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Tinder unveils 'lite' version of its dating app

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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Tinder launches Tinder Lite in South East Asia, enhancing app performance in emerging markets by reducing data use and boosting connectivity.
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Scams rampant on dating websites and apps

Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.
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Facebook debuts their take on the dating app

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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Facebook launches Facebook Dating at F8, promising to foster long-term relationships mirroring real-life connections without disrupting existing profiles.
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'Freaky' Aussies are ready for holographic dating

Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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Aussies are embracing 3D tech for health, social life, and even dating, with 37% of men keen on using 3D scans on dating sites, new Sony research finds.
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How your online dating profile can be traced back to your workplace

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Online dating apps can go beyond the world of personal matchmaking and be used at weapons for cyber attacks against corporate organisations.
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A Tinder app us peasants will never get to use

Mon, 1st May 2017
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Celebrity crushes could be so much more than a crush. All you have to do is be any two of famous, attractive, and rich.
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Lovers, be careful of dating apps this Valentine's Day

Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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Beware of malicious dating apps targeting users around Valentine's Day, warns digital risk management firm RiskIQ.
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Online daters beware: Valentine's Day scammers in full swing

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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Valentine's Day may not be as rosy as it seems, with a rise in online dating scams, warns ESET researcher Nick Fitzgerald. Stay cautious.
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Did Mark Zuckerberg ruin romance?

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Connecting with a new love interest on Facebook can doom a relationship, according to a survey from dating site WhatsYourPrice.com.
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How to protect your privacy when you're dating online

Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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The increasing popularity of online dating services in New Zealand has caught the attention of scammers. Here's how to outwit and outlast the scammers.
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Why Bristlr has nothing on Tinder, despite the beards

Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Bristlr, the beard-centric dating app, fails to match Tinder's charm or user base, leaving beard lovers swiping in disappointment.
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Move over Tinder, the beards have arrived

Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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Beard lovers rejoice as Bristlr, the UK's latest dating app, connects those fond of facial fuzz with proud beard owners.
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Former Tinder worker to launch rival dating app after suing for sexual harrassment

Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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It's a social discovery app where users will never get unwanted matches and unlike other apps, Bumble suggests matches based on more 'relevant signals'.
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Digital dating - The next step...

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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We got to talking about how internet dating isn't so much an issue as it once was, and it got me to thinking about where dating was headed.