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MSI warranty claim database was publicly accessible via Google (stackdiary.com)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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According to the YouTube channel Gamers Nexus, over 600,000 customer warranty claims for MSI products were publicly accessible via Google search. MSI, a leading computer hardware and peripherals manufacturer, had exposed data that included sensitive information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and specific order details.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago

Or if the government sends you the social security numbers of every teacher in the state. Then you're a hacker for responsibly disclosing the issue:
Missouri gov. calls journalist who found security flaw a “hacker,” threatens to sue