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"'''{{PAGENAME}}'''" is a social network created by David Weiss. It is intended to be used by individuals that | "'''{{PAGENAME}}'''" is a social network created by David Weiss. It is intended to be a replacement for the traditional apps for time and weather, to be used by individuals that believe in the [[wikipedia:Flat_Earth|flat earth conspiracy theory]]. | ||
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 | The app provides users with a clock that showcases how the day/night cycle progresses on a Flat earth, as well as serve as a platform for content that reinforces users' belief in a flat Earth. | ||
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> | 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> 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 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== | ||
*Major violations in privacy regulations in the US and the EU | *Major violations in privacy regulations in the US and the EU | ||
*Data breaches spanning over multiple years including some that published all usernames, emails, locations and | *Data breaches spanning over multiple years, including some that published all usernames, emails, locations, and plaintext passwords. | ||
*Publishing of real-time locations (latitude/longitude) of all registered users without consent. | *Publishing of real-time locations (latitude/longitude) of all registered users without consent. | ||
==Consumer impact summary== | ==Consumer impact summary== | ||
Exposure of sensitive data due to breaches, and real time location made public by design. | |||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
===Security breach=== | ===Security breach=== | ||
An incomplete 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 | On February 7, 2025, an organization called GlobeSec published a summary of past security breaches of the app on Github<ref>[https://github.com/globesec/flatearthsun_public Release of a list of issues on Github]</ref>. These breaches were mostly neglected by the app creator. He sometimes publicly denounced the individuals who communicated the app's shortcomings to him. After three years of the creator's non-compliance, a 90 day warning period was given.{{Citation needed|reason=Sentence references unclear parties|date=August 2025}} | ||
"McToon", a | "McToon", a conspiracy theory debunker on YouTube and a developer, 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> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 00:33, 17 August 2025
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2016 |
| Product Type | Mobile Social Network |
| In Production | Yes |
| Official Website | https://flatearthdave.com/ |
"Flat Earth Clock App" is a social network created by David Weiss. It is intended to be a replacement for the traditional apps for time and weather, to be used by individuals that believe in the flat earth conspiracy theory.
The app provides users with a clock that showcases how the day/night cycle progresses on a Flat earth, as well as serve as a platform for content that reinforces users' belief in a flat Earth.
The application is available in the Google Play Store[1] and Apple's App Store[2] 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 for major breaches of security[3] and privacy, misinformation about collected data, and breaches of EU and US regulations.
Consumer Impacts[edit | edit source]
- Major violations in privacy regulations in the US and the EU
- Data breaches spanning over multiple years, including some that published all usernames, emails, locations, and plaintext passwords.
- Publishing of real-time locations (latitude/longitude) of all registered users without consent.
Consumer impact summary[edit | edit source]
Exposure of sensitive data due to breaches, and real time location made public by design.
Incidents[edit | edit source]
Security breach[edit | edit source]
An incomplete 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, an organization called GlobeSec published a summary of past security breaches of the app on Github[4]. These breaches were mostly neglected by the app creator. He sometimes publicly denounced the individuals who communicated the app's shortcomings to him. After three years of the creator's non-compliance, a 90 day warning period was given.[citation needed - Sentence references unclear parties (August 2025)]
"McToon", a conspiracy theory debunker on YouTube and a developer, posted a video detailing some of the shortcomings and issues.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Flat Earth Clock app in the Google Play Store
- ↑ Flat Earth Sun, Moon & Zodiac in the Apple App Store
- ↑ https://haveibeenpwned.com/PwnedWebsites#FlatEarthDave
- ↑ Release of a list of issues on Github
- ↑ a video detailing some of the shortcomings and issues