German cloud service provider exposes entire Georgian country population – millions of personal data files leaked
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Olivia Smith
A German cloud provider inadvertently exposed a massive database containing personal data of millions of Georgians, raising concerns about potential identity theft and phishing risks. Security experts discovered an unprotected Elasticsearch index with millions of records, including sensitive information like ID numbers, names, birthdates, and phone numbers. The data, believed to be aggregated from various sources, was hosted on a server linked to a German cloud service provider. Despite the server being taken offline after the discovery, it’s unclear if the company was notified or if any unauthorized access occurred. The incident underscores the challenges of enforcing data protection laws and accountability across borders. This alarming breach serves as a reminder of the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and vigilance in safeguarding personal information.
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