Security · 4h ago
Cursor iOS app silently changes privacy settings, locks users out
Installing Cursor's iOS app switches users from the strict 'Privacy Mode (Legacy)' to a weaker privacy mode without clear consent. The option to revert is unavailable, as the legacy setting has been removed from menus. Support confirmed the issue and said they are working on clearer prompts.
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This incident highlights how app onboarding can override user privacy preferences with no recourse, raising questions about consent and data handling in developer tools.
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