Rockerbox’s Data Blunder: 286GB of Taxpayer Info Exposed – Identity Thieves Rejoice!
Rockerbox, a tax credit consultancy, was rocked by a major data exposure. A non-password-protected database leaked 245,949 records, brimming with personal information like Social Security Numbers and addresses. Cue the cybersecurity horror movie music as hackers now have front-row seats to a potential identity theft bonanza.
Hot Take:
Well, Rockerbox, it seems you’ve opened Pandora’s Box of personal data. In the thrilling world of tax credits, you’ve managed to give cybercriminals a treasure map to the identities of nearly a quarter of a million people. Who knew tax consultancy could get so exciting? Next time, maybe try a password or two; they might just save you from this digital debacle.
Key Points:
- Rockerbox exposed 245,949 records containing sensitive personal information.
- The database was not password-protected, leaving it vulnerable to unauthorized access.
- Compromised data includes names, Social Security Numbers, addresses, and more.
- The exposure poses significant risks for identity theft and financial fraud.
- Rockerbox secured the database after being notified, but no response was given to the researcher.
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