UK Visa Portal exposed thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies — then called the lawyers on us
A non-governmental website, UK Visa Portal, exposed the sensitive personal data, including passports and selfies, of thousands of applicants. The company failed to address the security lapse and instead responded to the reporting outlet with legal threats.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the risks of third-party immigration services and the growing danger of data exposure due to misconfigured online identity verification systems.
UK Visa Portal exposed thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies — then called the lawyers on us | TechCrunch
The article focuses on investigative reporting regarding a security failure and the company's subsequent lack of transparency.
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