Adoption Agency’s Epic Oops: Sensitive Data Left Exposed, No Password Required!
In a jaw-dropping case of digital hide-and-seek, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler stumbled upon an unprotected database linked to the Gladney Center for Adoption. With 1.1 million sensitive records left wide open to the internet, it’s a cybercriminal’s dream and a privacy nightmare. Encrypt, folks! It’s not just for secret agents.
Hot Take:
Who knew that adopting a new cybersecurity protocol could be just as challenging as adopting a child? This massive data leak from Gladney Center for Adoption might just be the cautionary tale the internet needed. While we’re at it, maybe we should adopt some encryption too!
Key Points:
- Over 1.1 million sensitive records linked to the Gladney Center for Adoption were found unprotected online.
- The database included sensitive information such as names, contact details, and case notes.
- The exposure was discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler and secured the following day.
- The leak highlighted the lack of encryption and potential for social engineering attacks.
- Fowler emphasized the importance of encrypting data and implementing basic cybersecurity protocols.
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