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Throne Protects Creators Privacy by Fixing Security Bug That Exposed Home Addresses
It’s not uncommon for platforms like Patreon to offer creators a means of receiving funds from their supporters. However, this recently fixed security bug shows that even privacy-focused platforms can…
Yes Madam Exposes Personal Information of Indian Consumers & Gig Workers
The Indian at-home salon platform Yes Madam was exposed for storing the sensitive data of its customers and gig workers due to a server-side misconfiguration. The incident shows the critical…
Pentagon Ramps Up Security After Unsecured Email Server Leaks Sensitive Military Data
The latest update to the Facebook Messenger app includes a new feature that allows users to send money directly to other people in their chat group. The new function, which…
Slick Indian Social Media Mishap Leaves Kids User Data Exposed
Slick, an emerging Indian social media app, left an internal database containing users’ personal information exposed to the internet for months. The database included data of school-going children, which made…
Hotai Motor Leaks Thousands of iRent Customer Records
Unlike other automakers, Hotai Motor has made a concerted effort to privately retain customer data through its car rental and carshare unit, iRent. However, this policy backfired when a security…
Knockoff Apparel Stores Expose 330K Customer Credit Cards
Dreadfully, many people have fallen victim to fraudulent online stores that sell knockoff clothes and goods. These stores use stolen credit card numbers and personal information to committed fraud. Therefore,…