Provider of covert surveillance app spills passwords for 62,000 users
161d ago
Technology
Ars Technica

A company offering a covert surveillance application, marketed as a parental monitoring tool, has exposed the passwords of approximately 62,000 users. The breach raises serious privacy concerns, particularly given the application's emphasis on stealth. Security researchers discovered the vulnerability, highlighting the inherent risks associated with applications designed to operate in secret. The incident underscores the importance of robust data security practices, especially for applications handling sensitive user information. The company has yet to release a statement detailing the cause of the breach or the steps taken to mitigate the damage.