Analysts raise Clubhouse concerns
Audio-based social networking app poses a host of risks for users
The rise of audio-based social networking app Clubhouse has sparked concerns about privacy violations, data leaks, unauthorised imitation apps, sales of invitations for app access as well as audio deep fakes, say cybersecurity experts.
Reports from the BBC and Bloomberg show a user found a way to stream feeds from multiple chatrooms on the app, which flouted the platform’s policy.
“There are potential cyber-risks and privacy concerns with the use of Clubhouse,” said Prinya Hom-anek, a cybersecurity expert, at a recent virtual seminar on digital privacy organised by the Thailand Information Security Association.
To join the platform, people must be invited by existing users. Each member has a limit of two…
