GrowDiaries also said it is based outside of the United States, and only has about 30,000 accounts. It reassured users that their data will be protected on the platform.
“GrowDiaries is completely safe to use and store information on,” according to the FAQ section on site. “We do not store or share any personal information. All metadata is erased.”
During the 2020 techno-pandemic, there has been a marked increase in stolen data, major hacks, and ransomware attacks.
The Magecart hacker group, which commits payment skimming scams, allegedly attacked precious-metals dealer JM Bullion. And the company is still answering questions about why it took months to notify customers.
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