If You're Using TweetDeck, Log Out: Vulnerability Gives Hackers Access

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Image: Mashable composite. iStock, Tweetdeck

By Samantha Murphy Kelly2014-06-11 16:53:25 UTC

Users of Twitter's popular TweetDeck app should log out now. The service is the subject of a XXS security vulnerability that could allow hackers to gain access to your account.

TweetDeck confirmed the issue via Twitter on Wednesday and said it has since been fixed. However, it advises users to log out of the app and sign back in to "apply the fix." According to complaints on Twitter, the issue seems to only be affecting people accessing TweetDeck via the Google Chrome browser.

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Users should also remove access to TweetDeck within Twitter before using the service again. To do so, visit Twitter > Settings > Apps and then click "Revoke Access" to the TweetDeck app. You should then clear your browser cache for the fix to stick.

Twitter has not yet responded to a request for comment.

TweetDeck is Twitter's in-house app that lets users create and build custom timelines, keep track of lists, searches and activities in one place.

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Topics: Apps and Software, google chrome, security, Tech, tweetdeck, Twitter