Security · 2h ago
One Million Passports Exposed in Cannabis Dispensary Hack
A database containing nearly one million passport records was leaked online after hackers breached an ID verification system used by cannabis dispensaries. The breach highlights how high-value credentials like passports are put at risk when used for low-security authentication. Affected individuals face potential identity theft and fraud.
Meridian48 take
The incident underscores a systemic flaw: relying on high-stakes documents for low-stakes verification invites catastrophic leaks, yet no one is held accountable for the mismatch.
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