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Philippine Migrant Worker Data Likely Leaked in 69GB Government Breach

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Philippine Migrant Worker Data Likely Leaked in 69GB Government Breach

An unknown operator exfiltrated SQL Server backups from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, containing migrant worker data. The attack completed in under 30 minutes, resulting in a 69 gigabyte breach.

Why it matters: Philippine migrant workers and the government agency face exposure of personal employment records; practitioners should monitor for credential leaks and review database access controls in government systems handling sensitive worker information.

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