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"'''{{PAGENAME}}'''" is a social network created by David Weiss | "'''{{PAGENAME}}'''" is a social network created by David Weiss intended replace traditional apps for time and weather. The app's target demographic are individuals that believe in the [[wikipedia:Flat_Earth|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 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> 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 | 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>, privacy, EU and US regulations, and misinformation about collected data. | ||
==Consumer Impacts== | ==Consumer Impacts== | ||
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Exposure of sensitive data due to breaches | Exposure of sensitive data due to breaches and real time location made public by design. | ||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:27, 22 August 2025
| Basic Information | |
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| 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 intended replace traditional apps for time and weather. The app's target demographic are 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], privacy, EU and US regulations, and misinformation about collected data.
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 to him about the app's shortcomings.
On February 7, 2025, an organization called GlobeSec published a summary of the app's past security breaches on Github[4]. David Weiss 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