Forces Penpals Fiasco: Data Breach Exposes 1.1M Military Users’ Sensitive Info!
Forces Penpals, a social network for US and UK military personnel, accidentally leaked the sensitive data of 1.1 million users. The breach included Social Security Numbers and personal details, all left unprotected due to a coding error. The database was as secure as a paper bag in a rainstorm.
Hot Take:
When your dating app leaks more than just your love life: Forces Penpals might need to consider changing their slogan from “Connecting Hearts” to “Connecting Hackers to Your Personal Info.” It’s not just Cupid’s arrows that are flying around; it’s also your Social Security Numbers!
Key Points:
- Forces Penpals exposed data of 1.1 million users, including SSNs and proof of service.
- The leak was discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler.
- Data exposed included sensitive images and personal details like full names and addresses.
- The breach was due to a coding error, leaving the database unprotected.
- Unclear whether malicious actors accessed the data or how long it was exposed.
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