Nothing, the UK-based smartphone company founded by Carl Pei, has revealed that it uncovered a 'vulnerability' that affected the email addresses of its community members. Notably, a recent revelation by Android Authority revealed that Nothing may have had a data breach, putting the data of a lot of community profiles at danger.

The data pertaining to Nothing community members was discovered through a text file sharing website and contained usernames, display names, join dates, comment counts, last seen information, forum profile rights, and more.

In a statement shared exclusively with LiveMint, Nothing revealed the discovery of a vulnerability in December 2022, affecting the email addresses of its community members. The company reassured stakeholders that no personal names, addresses, passwords, or payment information were compromised as a result of this incident. Nothing emphasized its proactive approach, swiftly taking action upon uncovering the vulnerability nearly a year and a half ago. Since then, the company has diligently worked to rectify the issue and bolster its security measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

This transparent disclosure underscores Nothing's commitment to maintaining the integrity of user data and ensuring the trust of its community. By promptly addressing the vulnerability and enhancing security protocols, Nothing aims to uphold stringent cybersecurity standards and safeguard user privacy in an increasingly digital landscape.