A security lapse on PrepHero, a college recruiting platform, exposed over three million unencrypted records including personal details and passport images of student-athletes. The sensitive database was quickly secured after discovery, but the incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the education sector.
Affected: PrepHero, EXACT Sports
Affected: PrepHero, EXACT Sports
Keypoints
- Over three million records, including personal and passport data, were exposed on PrepHero.
- The database was unsecured with no password or encryption, making the data accessible online.
- Exposed information included sensitive details about student-athletes, coaches, and parents, as well as email messages and audio recordings.
- The incident underscores the rising cybersecurity risks faced by education and edtech companies.
- Organizations should implement security measures like encryption, access controls, multi-factor authentication, and restricted access to sensitive data.
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