Exposed records encompass highly sensitive data such as fingerprint scans, birth certificates, tax identification numbers, tax filing records, academic transcripts, and even passport copies. READ:
Sample of a criminologist accreditation, police clearance form, and BIR identification card, all available on the exposed database.
Fowler reported that these government documents were stored in an unsecured, non-password-protected database “readily accessible to individuals with an internet connection” and vulnerable to cyberattacks or ransomware. Fowler noted that law enforcement officers are at risk when their personal documents are exposed, but no such attacks have occurred.
“The availability of government records in an unsecured database raises concerns about potential national security issues. The exposed records could also potentially allow criminals to target members of law enforcement for blackmail or other schemes,” he added.
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