Flat Earth Clock App: Difference between revisions
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The app provides users with a clock that showcases how day/night progresses on a Flat earth, as well as serve as a platform for content that reinforces users' belief in a flat Earth. This platform is proposed as a replacement for the traditional apps for time and weather. | The app provides users with a clock that showcases how day/night progresses on a Flat earth, as well as serve as a platform for content that reinforces users' belief in a flat Earth. This platform is proposed as a replacement for the traditional apps for time and weather. | ||
The application is available in the Google Play Store<ref>Flat Earth Clock app in the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flatearthsun&referrer=utm_source Google Play Store]</ref> and Apple's App Store<ref>Flat Earth Sun, Moon & Zodiac in the [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flat-earth-sun-moon-zodiac/id1440996640 Apple App Store]</ref> respectively for a one time payment of $3, with the in-app option to subscribe for a "friend finder feature" | The application is available in the Google Play Store<ref>Flat Earth Clock app in the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flatearthsun&referrer=utm_source Google Play Store]</ref> and Apple's App Store<ref>Flat Earth Sun, Moon & Zodiac in the [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flat-earth-sun-moon-zodiac/id1440996640 Apple App Store]</ref> respectively for a one time payment of $3, with the in-app option to subscribe for a "friend finder feature". It has been reported multiple times by several individuals for major breaches of security<ref>https://haveibeenpwned.com/PwnedWebsites#FlatEarthDave</ref> and privacy, misinformation about collected data and breaches of EU and US regulations. | ||
==Consumer Impacts== | ==Consumer Impacts== | ||
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==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
===Security breach=== | ===Security breach=== | ||
A comprehensive (but incomplete to protect actual members) list of | A comprehensive (but incomplete to protect actual members) list of past security breaches was compiled years ago, mostly neglected by the app creator or used to gain more media traction by denouncing the individuals who communicated him about the app's shortcomings. | ||
On February 7, 2025 part of these issues were released on Github<ref>[https://github.com/globesec/flatearthsun_public Release of a list of issues on Github]</ref> and after 3 years of non-compliance by the creator a 90 day warning period was given. | On February 7, 2025, part of these issues were released on Github<ref>[https://github.com/globesec/flatearthsun_public Release of a list of issues on Github]</ref>, and after 3 years of non-compliance by the creator, a 90 day warning period was given. | ||
"McToon", a notable debunker of conspiracy theorist on YouTube and a developer himself, posted a video detailing some of the shortcomings and issues.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grjDlOIdf5Q a video detailing some of the shortcomings and issues]</ref> | "McToon", a notable debunker of conspiracy theorist on YouTube and a developer himself, posted a video detailing some of the shortcomings and issues.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grjDlOIdf5Q a video detailing some of the shortcomings and issues]</ref> | ||