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2 clusters · 15 sources · 8 days · First seen 11 days ago · Last updated 4 days ago

Google Messages privacy bug

Overview

Users of the Google Messages app reported a privacy-related bug where historical text messages—including sensitive personal content and verification codes—were being automatically attached to or delivered within new, unrelated conversations. The issue affected both RCS and SMS communications on devices such as Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy.

Initial reports indicated that standard troubleshooting, like clearing the app cache, failed to resolve the glitch. Google later confirmed the issue, suggesting the bug might stem from the data transfer process used during new device setup.

While Google has acknowledged the issue and stated that a fix is being rolled out, reports indicate the bug persists for some users. Although updates have been released to the Google Play beta channel, the full fix has not yet reached all users, leaving some individuals potentially vulnerable to accidental sharing of sensitive information or historical conversations with unintended recipients.

Entities

Google · Android · Google Messages · Samsung · Google Play

Timeline

4 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
Google Messages bug sends old texts to unintended recipients
A privacy-compromising bug in Google Messages is causing old texts to be sent to unintended recipients, potentially exposing sensitive data during Android device setups.
11 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources
Google Messages bug sends old private texts to wrong recipients
A bug in Google Messages is causing old, private texts to be automatically attached to or sent in new conversations on Pixel and Samsung devices, raising significant privacy concerns.

Sources

bolnews.com · droid-life.com · es.digitaltrends.com · foodiestart.com · ilsoftware.it · indigo-blau.de · m.winfuture.de · macworld.com · minhaoperadora.com.br · mobiili.fi · monitoruldegalati.ro · smartworld.it · telefonino.net · telepolis.pl · tuttoandroid.net

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