UberSocial Direct Messages Publicly Visible

Twitter has announced that Direct Messages of 140 characters and longer sent via UberSocial and Twidroyd are currently visible to the public. @safetySafetyDMs longer than 140 chars sent via “d u...

UberSocial Direct Messages Publicly Visible

Written by Josh Wolford

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Twitter has announced that Direct Messages of 140 characters and longer sent via UberSocial and Twidroyd are currently visible to the public.

@safety
SafetyDMs longer than 140 chars sent via “d username” on UberSocial for Blackberry/iPhone & Twidroyd are currently visible publicly. [1/2] 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

They are currently working on a fix.

@safety
SafetyWe’re working w/the dev to bring the apps into compliance w/our privacy policies; meanwhile, please be aware of this vulnerability. [2/2] 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

In February, Twitter suspended UberTwitter and Twidroyd but later reinstated the two apps.