Face App sparks privacy concerns

If you’re wondering why your social media feed is being flooded by photos of wrinkle-enhanced celebrities and friends, you can thank FaceApp.

Celebrities such as Drake, LeBron James, Gordon Ramsey and the Jonas Brothers have all posted pictures of themselves with wrinkly skin, glasses, and greying hair… and those pictures created a landslide of popularity for the app. 

 As of 11 a.m. this morning, FaceApp was the top trending free offering in Apple’s App Store… and according to reports, FaceApp has altered photos for more than 80 million users since its 2017 release.

However, as fun as the app may be, cyber security analysts have some major concerns about the app. I spoke to Domninc Vogel, founder and Chief Strategists of Cyber SC, about the viral app and the privacy issues.

Guest: Claire Allen 

CKNW Contributor

If you’re wondering why your social media feed is being flooded by photos of wrinkle-enhanced celebrities and friends, you can thank FaceApp.

Celebrities such as Drake, LeBron James, Gordon Ramsey and the Jonas Brothers have all posted pictures of themselves with wrinkly skin, glasses, and greying hair… and those pictures created a landslide of popularity for the app. 

 As of 11 a.m. this morning, FaceApp was the top trending free offering in Apple’s App Store… and according to reports, FaceApp has altered photos for more than 80 million users since its 2017 release.

However, as fun as the app may be, cyber security analysts have some major concerns about the app. I spoke to Domninc Vogel, founder and Chief Strategists of Cyber SC, about the viral app and the privacy issues.

Guest: Claire Allen 

CKNW Contributor