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Prosperix Data Breach Exposes Job Seekers

June 2, 2023
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Prosperix, a US-based workforce management platform, has experienced a significant data breach, exposing sensitive information of approximately 250,000 job seekers. The breach, caused by a misconfigured Amazon AWS bucket, resulted in the leakage of files containing personal data such as full names, dates of birth, occupation history, home addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

The exposed files also included employment authorization documents, driving licenses, resumes, job application forms, and even medical records like urine tests and vaccination records. The potential risks stemming from this data leak are extensive, including identity theft, spear phishing attacks, and other forms of fraud.

Fraudsters could exploit the leaked data to establish fake recruiting agencies and carry out scams that appear as enticing employment opportunities. While some of the exposed employment authorization documents and driving licenses appeared to be expired, the fact that the misconfigured bucket dates back to 2017 raises concerns about how long the information may have been accessible.

To mitigate these risks, Prosperix should prioritize measures such as implementing default server-side encryption for existing Amazon S3 buckets, regularly auditing and logging server access, and enhancing employee training on data security. This incident is not the first time that job seeker data has been exposed, with a similar case involving the unprotected database of international job search engine Jooble.org.

As a result, job seekers are advised to educate themselves on common job search-related scam techniques and exercise caution when providing personal or financial information during the application process.

The breach at Prosperix serves as a stark reminder of the importance of robust data security practices in safeguarding individuals’ sensitive information.

It also highlights the need for job seekers to conduct thorough research on companies, verify their online presence, and communicate through official channels to minimize the risk of falling victim to scams.

By adopting these proactive measures and raising awareness about data security, both companies and job seekers can work together to mitigate the potential consequences of data breaches in the hiring process.

Reference:
  • California-based workforce platform leaks drivers licenses and medical records

Tags: AWSCyber incidentCyber Incidents 2023JobsJune 2023ProsperixSensitive dataUSA
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