One Million Passports Leaked Online

A database containing nearly a million passports from various countries was exposed online. The passports were being used for identity verification purposes at cannabis dispensaries, highlighting how a high-value credential can be put at risk when used in a lower-value authentication system. The leak occurred due to a breach of this lower-value system, rather than a direct attack on the passports themselves. This incident demonstrates how using sensitive credentials in secondary systems can increase their vulnerability. The passports in question originated from around the world, indicating a widespread impact. The leak underscores the potential risks of using high-value credentials in ancillary authentication systems.