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Hotel giant Wyndham exposed customer data after app security lapse

Headline via TechCrunch · first report 10 Nov, 04:33 IST, latest 10 Nov, 04:33 IST

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StatusDeveloping
Reported by1 news organisation
First report10 Nov, 04:33 IST
Latest report10 Nov, 04:33 IST
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What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

Exclusive: Wyndham left a hardcoded credential in its customer app, allowing anyone to access customer data. The hotel giant wouldn't say if it has the ability to check for any past unauthorized access.

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