The bizarre justifications and hasty reactions of the app's product manager to Abdi Media's report.

Dear Mr. Yaar Ahmadi,

Hello,

Do you genuinely believe in the technical explanations you’ve provided, instead of attributing unfounded accusations to me regarding obscure websites and gambling? This is both amusing and regrettable.

I have much more detailed information from credible sources regarding the involvement and data collection practices of the app, which I have not released publicly yet to avoid any unnecessary speculation until I confirm their accuracy.

Even the Network Security Office of the Communications Regulatory Authority has struggled against "App," despite significant backing from the app, both in the previous administration and the current revolutionary one.

By updating the app and sending one-time passwords while defaulting to permission to read SMS, and with fewer users denying this access, you potentially have access to the sending, receiving, and management of citizens' SMS messages—though I am not accusing the app of this misuse at present. You know what this access entails.

Your other justifications, which even contradict the security clauses of your contract with the regulator, cannot erase the essence of the issue.

I did not wish to delve into potential use; note that I said "potential" use for audio and video calls from cameras and microphones, which is a general issue with all internal apps.

Especially concerning medical and nutritional information, which is highly personal and sensitive, as you mentioned. I prefer not to elaborate at this time for the reasons stated at the beginning of my note.

My note was a serious security warning to the app’s supporters, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Communications Regulatory Authority, and especially the regulatory and security deputies of the National Cyberspace Center. My message was clearly heard by them.

Thank you for your swift reaction, which I will share verbatim with experts and citizens on our Telegram channel to uphold professional media ethics.

Just know that many more influential and powerful individuals are looking for even the smallest flaw from me. If there had been any slightest financial, communicative, or biased behavior favoring specific powerful groups or individuals within or outside the government, it would have been widely publicized.

Best regards.