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Cyber Oops! 19 Million Passwords Left Unprotected on Firebase – Time to Update Your Passwords Again?
Cracking open a digital treasure trove, cybersecurity sleuths unearthed 19 million plaintext passwords from Firebase’s misconfigured vaults. With a clickety-clack and a dash of code, they flagged an internet-staggering 223 million records hanging out in the cyber breeze—talk about an ‘open’ policy gone too far! 🤯🔓
Hot Take:
Who knew that leaving your digital front door wide open could lead to a data disaster? In the latest episode of 'Firebase Fiascos,' an intrepid trio of cybersecurity researchers stumble upon the cyberspace equivalent of a yard sale, where 19 million passwords, bank details, and enough personal info to start a small country are up for grabs – all because someone thought security rules were more like security suggestions. Facepalm much?
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