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FBI says FaceApp is a ‘potential counterintelligence threat’ because of its ties to Russia

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<p>Remember FaceApp? It went viral over the summer as a way to transform your selfies with aging effects, glasses, and more. Almost immediately after it went viral, users started voicing concerns over (https://9to5mac.com/2019/07/17/faceapp-ios-privacy/) the app’s privacy policy and its ties to Russia. This prompted US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to call on the FBI to investigate (https://9to5mac.com/2019/07/18/investigate-faceapp/) FaceApp for potential national security concerns.</p>
<p>Now, the FBI has officially responded (https://twitter.com/frankthorp/status/1201606772257181699/photo/1) to Schumer’s request, stating that apps developed in Russia, including FaceApp, to be “potential counterintelligence threats.”</p>
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