A security researcher uncovered a publicly accessible database containing sensitive adoption information, which was linked to the Gladney Center for Adoption. The incident highlights ongoing issues with database misconfigurations and the importance of data security for vulnerable populations. #GladneyCenter #DataLeakage
Keypoints
- A publicly accessible database with sensitive adoption data was discovered by security expert Jeremiah Fowler.
- The database contained over 1.1 million records, including personally identifiable information and health details.
- Fowler identified Gladney Center for Adoption as the owner and notified them, leading to the database being secured.
- The exposed data included details about children, biological parents, and Child Protective Services interactions.
- Gladney emphasized their commitment to security and law enforcement cooperation after the incident.