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One Million Passports Leaked Online
A database containing nearly one million passports was exposed online after being compromised from an identity verification system used by cannabis dispensaries. The incident highlights how high-value credentials like passports were leveraged in a lower-security authentication system, creating a significant security risk.
Why it matters: Organizations and individuals worldwide face identity theft and fraud risk if their passport data is exploited; practitioners should review their credential storage practices and audit third-party identity verification vendors for security posture.
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