Kid Tracking Company Leaks Data – Daily Security Byte EP. 221

If you collect data to track children for parents, it’s probably a good idea to put a password on the database holding all that tracking data. In today’s episode I share a security industry drama around a researcher reporting just such a flaw, but not getting the best response. More importantly, I share resources you could leverage to make sure you don’t make the same mistakes this company did.

(Episode Runtime: 3:55)

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC1XPIU3yiY

EPISODE REFERENCES:

• Child Tracking firm doesn’t put a password on their database  – Graham Cluley Blog
• MacKeeper research discovers and discloses the insecure database – MacKeeper
• uKnowKids breach warning and response to the disclosure – uKnowKids

— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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