AI chat app leak exposes 300 million messages tied to 25 million users

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AI Chat App Exposes 300 Million Messages of 25 Million Users A security researcher discovered an exposed database belonging to the Chat & Ask AI app, revealing 300 million messages linked to 25 million users. The leak was attributed to a misconfiguration in Firebase, which allowed unauthorized access to private conversations. This incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in app security practices. 6 sources 27