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Breast Cancer Screening Website Leaked User Data
A breast cancer screening website called checkitout collected sensitive user data, including email addresses, without consent. The information was stored insecurely and accessible to those with AI knowledge. The site was launched for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
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What happened
- 01Thousands of women's sensitive data was collected without their knowledge by the checkitout website.
- 02The checkitout website aimed to encourage breast cancer screenings and provide related information.
- 03User data, including email addresses, was stored insecurely and accessible to AI-savvy individuals.
- 04The website utilized AI technology from Base44.
- 05The issue was discovered during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
- 06The site's builder has launched an investigation and correction team.
The builder has initiated an investigation and correction process.
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