Security researcher Diachenko uncovered a vulnerability in LexisNexis' database containing 4.5 million records. Image via Cyware.
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Researcher discovers LexisNexis database vulnerability that could affect millions

Bob Diachenko, a researcher specializing in finding security flaws in online databases, discovered a crucial vulnerability in the database maintained by LexisNexis regarding politically exposed persons, which tracks critical financial and political indicators for 4.5 million people and is utilized by banks to identify and manage risky customers. The vulnerability allowed public access to the records from a simple Google search, and has been fixed after Diachenko identified it.

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Sat Dec 14 - Cnet

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