A newly discovered exposed Elastic database holds 184 million records, including login credentials from major companies like Apple, Facebook, and Google. Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler found the database without any identifying information about its ownership or data sources, raising alarms about data security practices and the risks of accumulating sensitive information in a single vulnerable repository. This situation illustrates the persistent challenges in addressing data privacy vulnerabilities that can lead to significant breaches, involving numerous accounts and organizations connected to governmental data as well.
The discovery of a massive trove of 184 million records, including sensitive logins from Apple, Facebook, and Google, highlights significant privacy risks in data management.
Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler found an exposed Elastic database containing about 184 million records but could not identify the owner or source of the data.
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