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"The NewProfilePic app lets you change your user image style as often as you want. The company behind the App is called Linerock Investments Ltd, who according to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Offshore Leaks database, is registered in Moscow. This material may not be reproduced without permission. But security expert Mr Moore warned: "Before people upload photos or other personal data to a brand new website, they must carry out their own due diligence where possible. Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore's family say the actor, 61, has 'no further hope' after going into a Ed Sheeran reveals wife Cherry was diagnosed with tumour while pregnant which couldn't be treated until Matt Hancock was warned it was 'inhumane' to impose restrictions on visiting care homes and elderly were at Jacob Rees-Mogg 'had a Covid test for one of his children couriered to his home amid a shortage', according Time to veto keto? 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The Dailymail interviewed a Global Cybersecurity Advisor that said the app can capture your face in high resolution and questions why an app would want this much data, especially in another country. This account already exists. Snopes says the app, though, was developed by a company in the British Islands and some of their international developers live in Russia. The fact-checker also claims the money taken out of peoples bank accounts has been unconfirmed. The ICIJ Offshore Leaks Database is licensed under the Open Database License and contents under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license. And some of them have in-app purchases. Both of those apps have been around for years, and we are unaware of any reports that they have been used to steal money from people's bank accounts, or to give users' data to the Kremlin. It adds: "We collect your name, email address, user name, social network information and other information you provide when you register.". Oscar Cainer reveals all. Jake Moore, a cybersecurity advisor with European cybersecurity company ESET, told VERIFY via email that people should be mindful of what permissions they give to new applications. The company's data policy states 'we collect certain personal information that you voluntarily provide to us'. 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The Dailymail interviewed a Global Cybersecurity "The top management of the company and the managers of the majority of the projects, including myself, are based out of these countries. Nevertheless, your photos (or any other data) are NOT sent to Moscow. I dont think I have any significance to Russia and I think they have much bigger issues right now. A second Twitter user echoed the sentiment, saying "NewProfilePic app is Russian owned and likely to contain ransomware.". Several VERIFY viewers reached out to ask if the app is safe to use and what connections it has to Russia. Its requested app permissions are similar to other mainstream apps. MailOnline approached Apple, Google and Linerock Investments Ltd for a comment. 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However, the spokesperson said that that person had relocated, and so the company changed the address of the domain registration "to avoid any confusion.". A spokesperson for the app told Dailymail that they do not share user information. TikToks privacy policy also says certain data is collected when registering to use the platform. He does not live in the Russian Federation at the moment. Published: 11:32 GMT, 11 May 2022 | Updated: 18:02 GMT, 12 May 2022. This includes the users name, email address, social network information, IP address, browser type and the device data from a mobile phone or settings from a computer. A cyber security expert has urged caution over giving the app access to your images and data, Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. According to Linerocks privacy policy, the company only collects personal information that is voluntarily provided. Moreover, the claims of the apps Russian connection go down to one reason. Creators of photo editing apps. Me and my work bestie were just playing with this app, Josten pointed out. When we looked up this domain on May 11, our results showed that this website was registered in Florida. A new phone app is making waves on social media as people use it to recreate their selfies into caricatures of themselves. Thebank that won't pass on rate rises unless you ring and ask:Just one of the ruses greedy lenders use to Tory Eurosceptics could take TWO WEEKS to decide whether to back Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal for Northern BBC journalists vote 'overwhelmingly' to stage series of strikes in move that could sabotage corporation's More snow and ice could batter Britain next week: Met Office warns Arctic blast from Greenland could send Is YOUR lifestyle good for your heart? Linerock Investments LTD is an Android developer, who started in 2010, and thus is one of the Android pioneers. Since publication of this article the app has added in-app purchases. The outlet reports that the company behind the app is called Linerock Investments Ltd, which according to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Offshore Leaks database, is registered in Moscow. "This app is likely a way of capturing people's faces in high resolution and I would question any app wanting this amount of data, especially one which is largely unheard of and based in another country," he added. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. People should certainly be aware that they are granting this amount of access to companies when they download their apps. They also collect data on the user from other companies and combine it with their own dossier. But according to a rising number of claims, the NewProfilePic app is bad news. If you will check the search results you will see other apps with pretty similar titles. Elle Josten of Cape Coral created numerous pictures of her six-month-old son. Linerock Investments, LTD et al Plaintiff: Rakiem Williams, Tony Brown, Meagan Lehnert and Christina Glenn: Defendant: Linerock Investments, LTD and Vicman LLC: Case Number: 1:2022cv02531: Filed: May 12, 2022: Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois: Presiding Judge: Robert M Dow: Nature of Suit: Washington, DC Last 365 Days. In a world of wild talk and fake news, help us stand up for the facts. The app can be downloaded to your device, and allows the sending of data including your location and access to other social media images on your feeds. The app is called New Profile Pic. It works by snapping a picture of yourself and in seconds, it looks like a work of art on canvas, but the bigger concern is the artist behind the painting. You can unsubscribe at any time. The best seat in the house! These companies are also behind the popular apps "Photo Lab Picture Editor & Art" and "ToonMe - cartoons from photos," two apps that collectively have millions of reviews, the vast majority of which are five stars. We looked at the apps permissions in both stores neither of them state that the app accesses peoples banking or contact information. The spokesperson said: The address on Moscow River is the address of lawyers who registered the company. The records cover more than 80 years up to 2020 and link to people and companies in more than 200 countries and territories. This app was developed by a company in the British Virgin Islands that uses a team of international developers, some of whom live in Russia. Experts warn internet users not to download latest online craze New Profile Pic that hoovers up your details.. He does not live in the Russian Federation at the moment. The app, NewProfilePic is run by the company, Linerock Investments Ltd which is registered in Moscow, Russia. When searching WHOIS, a public database that houses information collected when someone registers for a domain name, archived results from May 11 said NewProfilePic.com was registered to a Moscow-based address. You can download a raw copy of the database here. Moore told VERIFY: People have formed trust over many years with the likes of Facebook and Instagram but when a new app goes viral, it is advised to minimize the amount of data shared where possible and reduce the number of permissions granted. The permissions listed in the above-displayed image aren't out of the ordinary, in terms of what many popular mobile apps do. A spokesman for the app told the publication that it is based in the British Virgin Islands with some development offices in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, and that it WebOverview. Here are guides from Apple and Android on how to control privacy settings on your device. On the Apple App Store, the app was rated #1 on the photo and video chart, with a 4.9 out of 5-star rating and more than 16,000 reviews. "We may also obtain information from other companies and combine that with the information we collect on the Services.". 2. Linerock Investments, LTD is a private company. WebOverview. Magic Johnson tested positive for HIV "because Faucis gain of function study used a contaminated Hepatitis B vaccine. 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Picsart is not a Linerock app but is comparable to other photo and video editing apps like NewProfilePic. The Standard has reached out to Google Play and Linerock Investments ltd for comment. It asks for access to the users camera, photos and media. Ritter warns the app, like many, could be collecting data. The New Profile Pic app allows users to upload photos and edit them to look like paintings or cartoons. MailOnline says the company behind the app, Linerock Investments, is based next to Russia's Ministry of Defence, three miles outside Red Square. MailOnline has approached Apple and Google for a comment. The company's data policy states: "We collect certain personal information that you voluntarily provide to us. In each of these examples, including NewProfilePic, the privacy policies state information could be collected from other third-party, or outside and unaffiliated, applications and shared with those third-party applications. The concern is that the app may contain dangerous Russian malware. You can choose to stop sharing this information with us at any time by going to Facebook or other third-party accounts and removing our access, the policy says. To better understand how Linerocks privacy policy compares to other applications, VERIFY analyzed the privacy policies for other popular applications. In 2017, a St Petersburg-based company released FaceApp, which allowed users to upload a photograph which would be aged using Artificial Intelligence. 'This app is likely a way of capturing peoples faces in high resolution and I would question any app wanting this amount of data, especially one which is largely unheard of and based in another country. "This app is likely a way of capturing peoples faces in high resolution and I would question any app wanting this amount of data, especially one which is largely unheard of and based in another country. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists had already included Linerock Investments Ltd on its Offshore Leaks database, showing the firm's registered address was in Central Moscow, The app offers users the opportunity to create quick digital avatars of themselves. When we compared the contents of this screenshot to that of other top apps, such as TikTok, WhatsApp, and Instagram, we found that requesting users' permission to "receive data from internet" and "have full network access" isn't unusual. The new fad is getting a lot of attention but the new app reportedly is sending your information to Russia. The newprofilepic.com domain was originally registered in Russia, but now its registered in Florida. 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The UKs Daily Mail posted an article today alleging that NewProfilePic is likely to hoover up your data and send it to Moscow all because the app has been developed by a tech company based in Moscow. Many people and entities have the same or similar names. "We did not and do not plan to have any affiliation with any governmental organizations of any country.". a story from the British tabloid Daily Mail, British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission, Yes, eligible Americans need to apply for a federal program to get discounted internet service, Yes, Uber and Lyft customers can be refunded for canceling a ride if a driver doesn't wear a mask, No, police cannot force you to unlock your cellphone without a search warrant, Kate Polezhaeva, spokesperson for Linerock Investments LTD, Privacy policies for Linerock Investment LTD apps, Picsart, TikTok and Facebook. 'We understand that due to the current events in Ukraine, any connection to Russia could raise suspicions.'. On both Google's and Apple's app store, the developer's location is listed as being Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. And the Russian address in domain details was his former Russian address where he hasn't lived for a long time now. Ms Polezhaeva told MailOnline: "We are a BVI company with development and customer support offices in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. New Profile Pic was created by a mobile development group called Informe Laboratories, Inc., and copyrighted by Linerock Investments LTD, according to the listings in Google's and Apple's app stores. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. While this app requests permission to access certain data on your phone, these requests aren't unusual. It is the former Moscow address of the founder of the company. The spokesperson said: We are a BVI company. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. ;)". "In this ever changing world, why stick to one profile pic on your social media? WebLinerock Investments LTD. Worldwide Totals (17 apps) Period: Last 30 Days. Another popular social media rumor claimed that people had money taken out of their bank accounts shortly after downloading this app. 727-821-9494. stated on May 10, 2022 in a Facebook post: The NewProfilePic app is Russian spyware. According to the app store pages for NewProfilePic, the address associated with the app is a business center located in Tortolas business district. If you are going to download these types of apps to have fun on social media platforms whether its Facebook or othersmaybe not use your true cell phone, he said. But Linerock Investments Ltd, the company behind the app has denied any wrongdoing. According to Picsarts privacy policy, if the user grants permission, private information like their name, email address and demographic information can be shared. Called NewProfilePic (also NewProfilePic Picture Editor), the app has taken the internet by storm and already boasts tens of thousands of users. Linerock Investments Ltd, the company that owns the photo editing app, was first registered in Moscow, according to the International Consortium of Investigative Example video title will go here for this video. The She said the firm was only in the Russian capital as that was the former home of the founder of the company, who has now moved. Gold and Blue Nation Biggest Fan Contest. The case status is Pending - Other Pending. The app is proving incredibly popular online, offering the chance to turn a photograph of users into attractive, highly-stylised cartoon-style images. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. But those rumors dont paint the right picture the app isnt sending your information to Russia. When claims started circulating that the New Profile Pic app was some sort of scam, many people shared screenshots of the app's privacy policy. It has a shareholder based in Panama City, while a director is based in Russia. Snopes reported that the companys domain was formerly registered in Moscow, but now, its registered in Florida. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, LINEROCK INVESTMENTS may offer to provide the Services, as described more fully on the Site and in Mobile, which are selected by you, solely for your own use, and not for the use or benefit of any third party. The Daily Mail reported that this app was developed by a company "overlooking the Moscow River three miles from Red Square," insinuating a connection between this app and the Kremlin. Also I would love to see Animation like Ai Face Animator.'. Snopes reported that the companys It has told MailOnline it is based in the British Virgin Islands 'with development and customer support offices in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus'. Hundreds of thousands of people have uploaded high-quality pictures of their faces to the New Profile Pic app in order to get a modified profile picture to use on social media. We found thats true, except for a key difference TikTok and Instagram both ask for permission to access peoples contact lists to connect users with their friends on the apps. Moscow declares partial ceasefire Key Principal: Victor Sazhin See more contacts Industry: Computer software development A pair of black tights are a necessity, rather than just an accessory, to stay stylish and comfortable when temperatures drop. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. Connections it has to Russia Russia could raise suspicions. ' right now any country. ``, which users. 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