Nearly a million passports and photo IDs were left unprotected on the public internet

Nearly a million passports and photo IDs were left unprotected on the public internet, accessible to anyone with the correct URL. These sensitive documents, including passports from Germany and Spain, as well as driver's licenses, were found with no password or access control, putting individuals' personal information at risk. Experts warn that if discovered, this data could be resold and cause significant damage to the affected individuals. Authorities are urged to take immediate action to secure these documents and prevent potential identity theft.

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