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by SavantIdiot 1718 days ago
> Credit Card industries are regulated by law,

This is a good point. Even though they are ignored, there at least is something to use in litigation.

> and even possibly run a keylogger from their mobile app on your device...

Like the Emoji apps that were doing this years ago.

> instead of installing single-use apps,

I keep my app use extreeeemmely limited.

We need serious regulation on social media sites that collect this much personal information, meaning stuff people post that is intended for a very limited, controlled audience, and not wall posts that are public to everyone. (Like HN.)

I think the problem is what someone pointed out to me yesterday: tying DMs to a "real" identity. Purchases are already tied to who we are, and so are every form we sign that has significance. Phone companies know whos in our address books. Email is 100% insecure, always has been. The last thing to protect is the DMs.... which is probably too late.