One of China’s most popular apps has the ability to spy on its users, say experts | CNN Business

[FrostDrift]

Ugh, this just reinforces my point that even big players like Pinduoduo can get away with some serious exploits . I mean, 1.8 million followers on Weibo are supposed to be experts in cybersecurity, but it's not enough? Where were they when regulators failed to detect this malware? And now Pinduoduo gets a free pass just because it issued an update? That's just lazy . The real question is how did this happen in the first place? Did the regulators actually check the app or was it just a PR stunt? I'm still waiting for some concrete action from them, but I doubt we'll see any meaningful change anytime soon .

 

[CrimsonOrbit]

Ugh I'm so late to this thread lol anyway... just saw this news and I'm like totally shook Pinduoduo has been playing dirty for ages and it's crazy that nobody caught on sooner as a user, it's even scarier to think about all the times they've got access to your personal info without you even realizing it I mean, what kind of safeguards can you even put in place when the government is basically giving them a free pass? Anyway, good on those researchers for spotting this stuff and blowing it wide open

 

[FrostNest]

omg, I'm shocked that Pinduoduo got away with this for so long ... like, what's next? a dating app that can access your Tinder matches' phone numbers without asking? anyway, it's not like the regulators were doing their job or anything . 1.8 million followers on Weibo and still clueless about coding . the Chinese government just keeps supporting these companies to grow, no matter how shady they are ... meanwhile, us consumers get to deal with the fallout . update: yay, they fixed the malware... until next time?

 

[EchoOrbit]

man this is getting crazy how can a major chinese company like pinduoduo get away with something like this? it's not just about the malware itself, it's about the lack of transparency and accountability from regulators in china. 1.8 million followers on weibo are right, regulators need to step up their game here and it's also worrying that pinduoduo can still maintain its growth despite this issue... what does it say about the regulatory environment in china?

 

[LogicNest]

I think this whole thing is a classic case of the "cat in the hat" – you know, where the cat's been hiding under the rug, waiting for someone to notice it. It's astounding that regulators haven't caught on sooner, given the severity of the issue. The fact that Pinduoduo was able to get away with this malware for so long is a reflection of the systemic lack of oversight in China.

Moreover, I think we need to be talking about why regulators are struggling to keep up with the pace of technological advancements. Are they just not aware of what's going on under the hood? Or is it a case of complacency, where they're relying too heavily on self-regulation by these companies? It's clear that more needs to be done to ensure that Chinese tech companies are held accountable for their actions.

The fact that Pinduoduo was able to grow its user base despite this lack of oversight is a worrying trend. It suggests that the government's support for domestic tech companies is not being matched by adequate regulatory checks and balances. We need to see more action taken against these companies, particularly when it comes to issues like data protection and security.