Ancestrys RootsWeb.com, a popular genealogy website, recently suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 300,000 of its users. The breach, which was first reported by security researcher Troia PLoayerCastro, revealed that a file containing user data had been leaked online.
According to Troia PLoayerCastro, the data breach occurred due to a misconfiguration in the RootsWeb.com server that allowed unauthorized access to the file containing user data. This vulnerability was exploited by cybercriminals who were able to download the data and make it public.
The exposed file contained a variety of sensitive information, including users names, email addresses, passwords, and in some cases, genealogical data. This information could potentially be used by hackers for identity theft or other malicious activities.
Upon discovering the data breach, Ancestry immediately took steps to secure the RootsWeb.com server and investigate the incident. The company also notified affected users and encouraged them to change their passwords and monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.
Users can protect their personal information by changing their passwords on RootsWeb.com and any other websites where they used the same password. They should also enable two-factor authentication and regularly monitor their accounts for any unusual activity.
The potential consequences of this data breach include identity theft, financial fraud, and other forms of cybercrime. Users should be vigilant and take proactive measures to protect their personal information.
At this time, Ancestry has not announced any specific compensation or assistance for affected users. However, the company is working to improve its security measures and prevent future breaches from occurring.
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RootsWeb.com Exposed File Holds Data for 300K Users.