US Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 2015 Technical Error (Q9882)
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A data breach risk event
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US Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 2015 Technical Error
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A data breach risk event
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January 2015
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Two computer experts have discovered a way for strangers to get your personal information using a security hole that could leave you and your children vulnerable. Bryan Seely and Ben Caudill say theyve discovered one of the biggest potential security holes of the modern era, one that can leave your data and those of your kids exposed to any hacker willing to find it. Seely said, Within a couple of minutes we found social security numbers, dates of birth, private student records, transcripts, and grades. Seely and Caudill are so-called ethical hackers, using their computer skills for good, to identify vulnerabilities in applications and networks. Caudill said, We take that information, privately disclose it to law enforcement, to the relevant parties and then work to get those issues remed (English)
