🔒300K Driver's Licenses Exposed on Azure Server
Hundreds of Thousands of Driver’s Licenses Left Wide Open
TL;DR
UpGuard discovered a Microsoft Azure server managed by Pay Tel with over 300,000 driver's licenses exposed. This is the company’s second major security incident in two years.
UpGuard found an unsecured Microsoft Azure server hosting more than 300,000 sensitive documents, including driver's licenses and inmate communication records. The data was accessible without a password, potentially exposing personal information like home addresses and financial details of inmates using Pay Tel services across the U.S. This is Pay Tel’s second major security breach in two years, following a ransomware attack last year. UpGuard notified Pay Tel on May 7th about the issue but the company has yet to acknowledge or address it publicly.
Key Points
UpGuard discovered an unsecured Microsoft Azure server on May 7th with over 300k sensitive documents
The server lacked a password, making it accessible via web without authentication
Pay Tel provides tablets and communication devices to prisons across the U.S. for inmate use
Customers must provide identification documents and profile photos before using Pay Tel services
This is Pay Tel's second major security incident in as many years; last year saw a ransomware attack
Why It Matters
If you're an inmate or have family members using Pay Tel, your personal data may be compromised. This breach highlights the ongoing cybersecurity risks for tech companies handling sensitive information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this matter?
If you're an inmate or have family members using Pay Tel, your personal data may be compromised. This breach highlights the ongoing cybersecurity risks for tech companies handling sensitive information.
What happened?
UpGuard discovered a Microsoft Azure server managed by Pay Tel with over 300,000 driver's licenses exposed. This is the company’s second major security incident in two years.
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