A misconfigured recruitment database has leaked nearly 26 million resumes, including personal details of millions of US citizens. The exposure of such detailed information allows cybercriminals to conduct targeted phishing campaigns. Attackers could exploit email addresses and phone numbers to fabricate scams or job offers, prompting individuals to disclose sensitive data. Security experts emphasize the frequency of misconfigured systems, urging organizations to improve their storage configurations. Incidents like these highlight the significant vulnerabilities led by poor data handling practices.
The detailed personal information in the exposed resumes enables attackers to conduct highly targeted phishing campaigns.
Email addresses and phone numbers can be used in phishing emails, SMS scams, or fraudulent job offers, tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information such as ID scans or banking details.
Misconfigured systems, VMs, containers, micro-services, and data stores are nothing new.
The incident shows the huge risks posed by easily overlooked misconfigurations and urged enterprises to sharpen up processes.
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