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Google Messages privacy bug
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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 developed and distributed through rolled out, reports indicate the bug persists for some users. Although updates and have been released to the Google Play beta builds, channel, the rollout is gradual, full fix has not yet reached all users, leaving some users individuals potentially vulnerable. vulnerable to accidental sharing of sensitive information or historical conversations with unintended recipients.
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