DoorDash’s Email Flap: From Flaw to Phishing Frenzy!
Anyone could send “official” DoorDash emails thanks to a flaw in their business platform, now patched. The researcher and DoorDash are locked in a blame game, with accusations of neglect, extortion, and ethical breaches flying faster than a delivery driver in rush hour. Who knew email vulnerabilities could be this spicy?
Hot Take:
In the latest cybersecurity drama, DoorDash found itself in a pickle that even their tastiest delivery couldn’t fix. A flaw in their system allowed anyone to send “official” DoorDash emails, transforming their servers into a phishing paradise. But while the bug is squashed, the researcher and DoorDash are still at loggerheads, proving once again that the only thing spicier than a DoorDash order is a cybersecurity dispute!
Key Points:
- A vulnerability in DoorDash’s system allowed the sending of “official” emails from their servers, ideal for phishing attacks.
- The flaw was discovered by a researcher known as doublezero7, who used it to highlight the potential for misuse.
- Despite the bug being patched, a conflict arose between the researcher and DoorDash over the handling of the disclosure.
- The researcher claims the issue was ignored for over 15 months, while DoorDash alleges the researcher crossed ethical lines.
- The incident underscores the often contentious relationship between security researchers and companies.
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