• Articles
    • Editorial Articles
    • Research Articles
    • WatchGuard Articles
  • Daily Security Bytes
  • The 443 Podcast
  • Threat Landscape
  • About
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Contribute to Secplicity

Secplicity - Security Simplified

Powered by WatchGuard Technologies

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

February 23, 2016 By Corey Nachreiner

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)

Share This:

Related Posts

Filed Under: Security Bytes Tagged With: data leak, Full Disclosure, Hacking, Infosec news, OWASP, Security breach, Software vulnerabilities, web security

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

The 443 Podcast

A weekly podcast featuring the leading white-hat hackers and security researchers. Listen Now
the 443 podcast

Threat Landscape

Filter and view Firebox Feed data by type of attack, region, country, and date range. View Now
threat landscape

Top Posts

  • The Hack of the Decade
  • Understanding Fileless Malware Outside the Network 
  • 11 High Severity Vulnerabilities found in Nvidia Software
  • Zyxel Adds a Built-in User With A Easy To Find Password

Email Newsletter

Sign up to get the latest security news and threat analysis delivered straight to your inbox

By signing up you agree to our Privacy Policy.


The views and opinions expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of WatchGuard Technologies.

Stay in Touch

Recent Posts

  • 11 High Severity Vulnerabilities found in Nvidia Software
  • Zyxel Adds a Built-in User With A Easy To Find Password
  • The Hack of the Decade
  • Channel Partner Insight Names WatchGuardONE Security Partner Program of the Year
  • Understanding Fileless Malware Outside the Network 
View All

Search

Archives

Copyright © 2021 WatchGuard Technologies · Privacy Policy · Terms of Use