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Over 600,000 Records Exposed by SL Data Services

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Significant data exposure at SL Data Services raises privacy concerns. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a non-password-protected database belonging to SL Data Services/Propertyrec, containing over 644,000 records, including sensitive personal information such as names, addresses, and criminal histories. The database, which was not encrypted, grew in size during the time it was publicly accessible, highlighting potential risks for individuals whose data was exposed. Fowler reported the issue, leading to the database’s restriction within a week, but it remains unclear how long it was vulnerable or if unauthorized access occurred. The incident underscores the importance of robust data security practices, particularly for companies handling sensitive information, and raises alarms about the potential misuse of such data in phishing or impersonation attacks.