Online dating is more normal than ever. But it also comes with new risks.
"Unfortunately, consumers don't have a lot of options for evaluating the security of dating services, according to Jonathan Mayer, a computer scientist and lawyer affiliated with Stanford's Center for Internet and Society. And the explosion of services in the market means that start-ups may not be putting users' privacy first.
"Young apps often don't prioritize security and privacy," he said. "Growth is everything in the start-up space -- and that can come at users' expense." Read more about Online dating is more normal than ever. But it also comes with new risks.