Cybersecurity

Flaws in public records management tool could let hackers nab sensitive data linked to requests

A popular tool used by numerous state and local governments to manage public records requests contained defects that could have allowed hackers to download troves of unsecured files tethered to records inquiries, including highly sensitive personal information like IDs, fingerprints, child welfare documentation and medical reports, Nextgov/FCW has learned. The flaws, which have been remedied, […]