Logo
News

Twitter Circle bug exposes private posts to unintended audience

Many Twitter users have reported that their Circle tweets have been surfacing on the For You timeline. This is a serious concern for those who post complaints about their job and gossip about their crush.

Twitter Circle bug exposes private posts to unintended audience

It has come to light that there is a bug in the system that could potentially breach the privacy of your supposedly exclusive tweets. Multiple users have reported that their Circle tweets, which are meant to only reach a select group of followers, have been surfacing on the For You timeline. 

This means that your private posts could reach unintended audiences, potentially sparking some uncomfortable situations. Many users have confirmed this glitch. While Circle tweets mostly surfaced to users who follow the poster but are not in their Circle, others have reported that their Circle tweets are reaching even further than that. 

This is a serious concern for those who post complaints about their job, gossip about their crush, or even explicit content. The source code behind Twitter's recommendation algorithm has been revealed, and some creators have hypothesized that the sourcing model is surfacing private content, but these tweets are not adequately being filtered out. 

Unfortunately, Twitter's public relations team has been laid off, making it impossible to confirm this theory. However, Elon Musk, Twitter's owner, has recently stated that their initial release of the algorithm may have a lot of mistakes, but they will fix them quickly. 

This bug in the Twitter Circle has been present for months, with Circle tweets often showing up without the green banner that indicates they're only shared with a select audience. While this was concerning, the glitch that exposes private tweets is even more dangerous. 

It is important to be extra careful about what you post on Twitter. Even if you think a select group is only seeing your private musings, they may not be as private as you think. This is a reminder to all social media users to be mindful of what they share on public platforms. Let's hope Twitter resolves this issue soon to protect the privacy of its users.

Manish <span>Content Strategist</span>
Written By
Manish Content Strategist

With a mixture of literature, cinema, and photography, Manish is mostly traveling. When he is not, he is probably writing another tech news for you!

Think Your Professional Journey
Deserves A Spot In Our 40 Under 40 Report?

Featured Blogs

News

Amid All Criticisms, Apple Defends the Removal Of Screen Time Apps

2 min read  

Every screen time and parental control app developer is crying foul over Apple's decision to remove 11 of the 17 most downloaded screen time and parental control apps.“They are systematically killing the industry,” said Mr. Moussavian, CEO of OurPact, one of the popular parental

News

Tinder Launches Sexual Orientation Amid Russia’s Request For Access To Data

4 min read  

On the occasion of Pride Month, the Tinder app's new features have been launched to aid the LGBTQ community. The dating app Tinder, announced on Tuesday that it has added more sexual orientation and gender identity terms to its user profiles.With the new Tinder update, you can now choose up

News

5 Apps Inspired By #SeinfeldTaughtMe Trending on Twitter

4 min read  

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are well aware of the trending #SeinfeldTaughtMe trending right now on Twitter, the seminal NBC sitcom Seinfeld is a surprisingly good source of life hacks. In celebration of the globally trending #SeinfeldTaughtMe trending on twitter, I came up with

News

Rela, A Dating App For Lesbians Leaked Personal Data Of Over 5 Million Users

2 min read  

A Chinese based dating app for gay and queer women, Rela (热拉), has exposed the profiles and private data of millions of users.A security researcher, Victor Gevers told Techcrunch, found the leaked database that exposed over 5.3 million app users.The leaked database included the user&rsqu

Featured Interviews

Interview

Interview With Coyote Jackson, Director of Product Management, PubNub

MobileAppDaily had a word with Coyote Jackson, Director of Product Management, PubNub. We spoke to him about his journey in the global Data Stream Network and real-time infrastructure-as-a-service company. Learn more about him.

MAD Team 4 min read  
Interview

Interview With Laetitia Gazel Anthoine, Founder and CEO, Connecthings

MobileAppDaily had a word with Laetitia Gazel Anthoine, Founder and CEO, Connecthings. We spoke to her about her idea behind Connecthings and thoughts about the company’s services.

MAD Team 4 min read  
Interview

Interview With Gregg Temperley, Founder Of ParcelBroker App

MobileAppDaily had a word with Gregg Temperley, Founder. We spoke to him about his idea behind such an excellent app and his whole journey during the development process.

MAD Team 4 min read  
Interview

Interview With George Deglin, CEO Of OneSignal

MobileAppDaily had a word with George Deglin, the CEO and co-founder of OneSignal, a leading customer messaging and engagement solution, we learn multiple facets related to customer engagement, personalization, and the future of mobile marketing.

MAD Team 4 min read  
MAD Originals
MAD Originals

Cut to the chase content that’s credible, insightful & actionable.

Get the latest mashup of the App Industry Exclusively Inboxed

  • PRODUCTS
  • SERVICES
  • BOTH
Join our expansive network, build connections and expand your brand presence.