Snapchat delayed apologizing for a big user data breach last month but was quick to say sorry for users receiving “Snap Spam” over the weekend — unwanted photos and videos.
“We’ve heard some complaints over the weekend about an increase in Snap Spam on our service. We want to apologize for any unwanted Snaps and let you know our team is working on resolving the issue” Snapchat wrote in a blog post today. However, it said the issue appeared to be unrelated to the user data breach.
That last part addresses worries that because usernames and associated phone numbers leaked, spammers could be attempting to send spam Snaps to every username they can find. Many people only allow Snaps from friends, but others accept them from anyone with their user name, opting for privacy by obscurity.
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