ONE MILLION PASSPORTS EXPOSED IN DATA BREACH

Security researchers discovered the exposed passport database publicly accessible on the internet without authentication. The breach contains full passport details including names, numbers, dates of birth, and expiration dates. The source and scope of the leak remain under investigation. Security expert Bruce Schneier flagged the incident, noting the severity of exposing government-issued identification at scale. Passport data breaches carry significant risks, including identity theft and potential use in document forgery. Affected individuals may face increased vulnerability to fraud and unauthorized travel document creation. Authorities have been notified. Passport holders are advised to monitor accounts for suspicious activity and contact relevant government agencies if their information was compromised. The incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in how sensitive identification data is stored and protected online.