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Spoutible's API exposed personal data of its users, leading to a major data breach.
  • Spoutible, an alternative social media platform, suffered a data breach due to an enumerable API.
  • The API endpoint returned standard user data such as name and username, but also exposed sensitive information like email, IP address, and phone number.
  • This data was not indicated to be publicly available, raising concerns about privacy and security.
  • Actions recommended for Spoutible users include changing passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and invalidating keys on other platforms.
  • 207k exposed email addresses are now searchable in Have I Been Pwned, and impacted subscribers have been notified.
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Spoutible
data breach
API vulnerability
personal data
privacy

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