Weblate: exposure of personal IP address via email.
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The exposure of personal IP addresses through email messages has been identified as a potential security issue. Email messages can pass through multiple servers, which may store or record the content, including the user's IP address, even if the email is encrypted during transit. The user's IP address can be considered personally identifiable information (PII) under regulations such as GDPR, and may reveal information about the user's location, internet service provider, and device. To mitigate this issue, it is recommended to avoid including raw IP addresses in outbound email messages and instead provide approximate location details or prompt users to log in to a secure dashboard to review their…Read More

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