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Privacy@lemmy.ml · 2 months ago

One billion identity records exposed in unsecured ID verification database | Biometric Update

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One billion identity records exposed in unsecured ID verification database | Biometric Update

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Privacy@lemmy.ml · 2 months ago

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IDMerit disputes report of 1B records exposed in unsecured ID verification database | Biometric Update

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The exposed fields reportedly included full names, dates of birth, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and national identification numbers.

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Seeing reports that this breach was faked for extortion. Proceed with caution.

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