Navy Federal’s Security Snafu: 378 GB of Internal Files Exposed, No Customer Data Breached
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler stumbled upon a misconfigured server exposing 378 GB of Navy Federal Credit Union files. While no customer data was leaked, the files contained sensitive internal information that could serve as a “blueprint” for potential cybercriminals. This incident underscores the importance of securing backup data as diligently as live data.
Hot Take:
When it comes to securing sensitive data, even the Navy Federal Credit Union seems to have taken the “loose lips sink ships” saying a bit too literally! Who knew a misconfigured server would give cybersecurity researchers a front-row seat to the credit union’s internal operations? Maybe next time they should try password-protecting their secrets, or at the very least, not leave the front door wide open!
Key Points:
- 378 GB of NFCU’s internal files were exposed due to a misconfigured server.
- No customer data in plain text was exposed, but internal usernames, emails, and potential hashed passwords were.
- Files included Tableau documents detailing internal operations and financial metrics.
- The unprotected server could serve as a roadmap for future cyber-attacks.
- Database was secured shortly after discovery, but duration of exposure is unknown.