What Does Edison Mail Security Breach Mean for Your Email
The popular third-party email client Edison Mail recently gave a small number of iOS users access to email addresses that didn’t belong to them. It wasn’t a hack or a leak, it was a mistake – a damn big one.
The bug was triggered by a recent update that Edison claims was only delivered to a “small percentage” of users. The update included a new account sync feature that syncronized random email accounts with unrelated data for whatever reason and gave users full access to strangers’ mailboxes, contacts, and other information without logging in. It kind of … happened.
What Edison Mail Users Need To Do Now
Edison pulled an update with terrible bugs and rolled Edison Mail back to a previous version of the app. If you can still see other people’s emails in the iOS app – well, you shouldn’t, but check the App Store to make sure you have all the latest fixes for the app.
The bug only affected iOS users, but we’re only talking about people who may have seen someone else’s emails. Public accounts could be obtained from any platform connected to any Edison Mail application, as Edison Mail is cross-platform and allows multiple email accounts from Gmail, iCloud, Microsoft and other email services to be connected to a single inbox.
If you are using Edison Mail in any capacity, or have ever used Edison Mail, you should take the time to change your passwords for all email accounts that you have ever associated with Edison Mail, as well as for any applications or services that use electronic mail to enter.
Edison says the bug has been fixed, but many users expressed frustration and decided to uninstall Edison for security reasons, which is understandable. However, if you uninstall Edison, be sure to prevent the app from accessing your Gmail, iCloud, and Microsoft account settings. And now when you’re shopping for a new email service or app, we’ve looked at several reliable options .
Look, we love third party apps. They provide users with options that go beyond the standard core services that dominate the market and, in some cases, may even be better for your privacy. However, it’s a good reminder that third-party apps aren’t perfect either. Accidents do happen, but it’s unforgivable in terms of privacy and security.