2024 Paradox.ai — Weak security, password 123456, 64M records at risk
Data compromised
Names; emails; phone numbers (job applicants)
Technical writeup
AI hiring system (McDonald's and others). Researchers found weak security including password '123456' granting back-end access. Potentially exposed up to 64M job applicant records: names, emails, phone numbers.
Root cause
Weak credentials; inadequate access controls