A hacker accessed a Nexar-branded dashcam database, exposing over 130 TB of video data stored in an improperly secured AWS bucket. The breach highlights significant privacy and national security concerns related to how Nexar manages and protects user data. #Nexar #AWS #DataBreach
Keypoints
- The cyber attacker accessed Nexar’s cloud storage in only two hours due to poor security.
- Over 130 TB of sensitive dashcam footage was exposed on an unsecured Amazon Web Services (AWS) bucket.
- The security flaw was caused by high-privilege access keys embedded in the dashcams.
- Data shared with major organizations includes Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and government agencies like the NYPD.
- The breach raises concerns about personal privacy, national security, and the company’s data handling practices.
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