Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy' Knutsson discusses how 600,000-plus records, including checks and property data, were left exposed online by an information service provider.
There are companies whose entire business model is built around collecting personal data, including criminal records, employment details, addresses and more. They use this data to offer background check services to other businesses and individuals. However, while they profit from this information, they often fail to adequately protect it. Earlier this year, the National Public Data made headlines for failing to secure 2.7 billion records of people whose data it collected.
Enter by signing up for my free newsletter. What information leaked? As reported by Website Planet, the exposed database contained 644,869 PDF files, totaling 713.1 GB of sensitive data. These documents mainly consisted of background checks but also included court records, vehicle ownership details such as license plates and VINs, and property ownership reports.
What you need to know about the company The database that exposed over 600,000 records belongs to SL Data Services LLC, an information research provider that appears to prioritize convenience over basic data security. The company operates a sprawling network of around 16 websites, including Propertyrec, which advertises real estate ownership data and property records.
Fs AS LATEST TRICK TO DELIVER MALWARE TO YOU How could the leak affect people? The exposure of sensitive personal info in this breach is a big deal for the people involved. The database has detailed data about them, and that’s basically a jackpot for cybercriminals. This kind of leak can lead to various dangerous outcomes. For one, attackers could use this info to run phishing scams or social engineering tricks.
Kurt’s key takeaway It’s alarming how many companies profit from collecting personal data, yet fail to protect it adequately. Recent breaches, including one exposing the sensitive information of 600,000 Americans, highlight this negligence. With unprotected databases containing everything from criminal records to addresses, cybercriminals have a treasure trove of information to exploit.
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