Google+ Security Flaw Leads to Platform Shutdown

Google has decided to shut down Google+ after discovering a major security flaw that exposed private user data. An internal investigation revealed that a bug in Google+ APIs allowed third-party developers to access non-public profile information from over 500,000 accounts.

Google initially chose not to disclose the issue for fear of regulatory scrutiny, but after The Wall Street Journal exposed the cover-up, the company announced the platform’s closure. This marks the end of Google+’s troubled existence, highlighting the growing pressure on tech companies to be transparent about security vulnerabilities.