Are dating apps safe? Leaked photos and sextortion raise concerns

Users of Grindr, Tinder, Bumble and Hinge in India report leaked intimate photos and suspicious account-access attempts. Mumbai cybersecurity expert Shubham Singh says sextortion, where criminals record intimate material and demand money, is a serious pattern. Grindr has also faced scrutiny over data practices, with Norway fining Xandr NOK 92 million for unlawfully processing its users' data.