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Trump Mobile Exposes Customer Data Due to Website Vulnerability
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A researcher discovered a vulnerability in the Trump Mobile website that exposed personal data of over 27,000 customers, including names, addresses, and phone numbers. The issue was identified through a simple HTTP POST request, allowing access to customer records. Despite attempts to report the vulnerability to Trump Mobile, the researcher received no response, leading to public disclosure via YouTube creators Coffeezilla and penguinz0. Trump Mobile later confirmed the exposure, attributing it to a third-party platform and stating that no financial information was compromised. The company is currently investigating the incident and evaluating customer notification requirements. The data exposure has raised significant concerns among customers and cybersecurity experts.
Key Points: • Over 27,000 Trump Mobile customers had personal data exposed due to a website vulnerability. • The data leak was discovered through a simple HTTP POST request by a self-taught researcher. • Trump Mobile confirmed the exposure and is investigating the incident linked to a third-party provider.