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Originally Posted by Konda
There were obviously model releases/contracts with IDs. There is no reason they would just make that up?
They even posted some screenshots of the model release and IDs
BBC wouldn't report that without seeing any proof.
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The BBC article has a link to the VPNmentor blog post which contains much greater detail and more photos.
Report: Adult Site Leaks Extremely Sensitive Data of Cam Models
It's unfortunate that this situation happened with PussyCash, but hopefully it's a wake up call to everyone else in the industry to reevaluate their handling of personally identifiable information and take the necessary steps to protect it, whether it involves models/performers, affiliates, employees or others.
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PussyCash could have easily avoided this leak if they had taken some basic security measures to protect the S3 Bucket. These include, but are not limited to:
Secure your servers.
Implement proper access rules.
Never leave a system that doesn’t require authentication open to the internet.
Any company can replicate the same steps, no matter its size. For a more in-depth guide on how to protect your business, check out our guide to securing your website and online database from hackers.
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