A Security Lapse At Prison Payphone Service Pay Tel Publicly Exposed Over 300K Callers’ Driver’s Licenses
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A Security Lapse At Prison Payphone Service Pay Tel Publicly Exposed Over 300K Callers’ Driver’s Licenses
Pay Tel Data Breach Raises Fresh Privacy Fears Across U.S. Prison System A major Pay Tel data breach has exposed more than 300,000 driver’s licenses and sensitive personal records after an unsecured cloud server was left accessible online. The exposed data reportedly included government-issued IDs, inmate communications, profile photos, handwritten notes, and financial records tied to prison phone and tablet services used across the United States. Cybersecurity researchers discovered the security lapse earlier this month, adding to growing concerns about how companies handling sensitive prison communications protect user data. Unsecured Cloud Server Left Sensitive Data Open Online The exposed server was reportedly hosted on Microsoft Azure and lacked password protection, making its contents accessible from the public internet. Researchers who uncovered the issue said anyone with the correct web address could potentially access highly sensitive documents without authorization. The database…
