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Alert! 14 apps on Google Play Store leaked users’ data; Check names

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Alert! 14 apps on Google Play Store leaked users’ data; Check names

The Google Play store offers millions of apps for free or for a small fee, and allows Android smartphone users to make the most of their devices. However, sometimes these Android applications can cause big problems for users because they leak personal information online.

Unlike the case of malware, these applications are simply misconfigured, which means that developers can solve these problems. However, before they do so, using these applications will have a very negative impact on users. According to Cyber​​News reports, due to a misconfiguration of Firebase, 14 Android apps in the Play Store leaked user data, leading to online leaks of private information.

The Firebase platform is provided by Google, so developers can effortlessly add multiple features to their applications. The report points out that these applications are very popular and have been downloaded more than 140 million times. Researchers analyzed 1,100 most popular apps in 55 categories in the Play Store. Analyze the traces of their default Firebase addresses by decompiling and searching each application.

“If the address is found, we will try to access it using the REST API provided by Google to check for database permissions configuration errors. All requests to the database are made using the “Shallow = True” parameter. This allows us to access any data without In the case of viewing the names of the tables stored in the database,” the report states. Since the application did not properly configure Firebase, the report pointed out that user data may be leaked-including the account’s username, email address, and the user’s real name.

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The report also claims that anyone who knows the URL can access these databases without authentication-this may also be achieved by guessing the URL. The report stated that Google did not respond to attempts to contact, so installing these apps may mean that these apps are still leaking data. According to Cyber​​News, this means that if you have a universal TV remote with more than 100 million users installed, you should be aware that your personal data may be leaked.

Child GPS watch application and phone tracker have been downloaded more than 10 million times, but they are also affected by configuration errors. Users should also pay attention to Hybrid Warrior: Dungeon of the Overlord and Remote for Roku: Codematics and other applications, as they appear to have been affected by security breaches.

News Source : HT Tech

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

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SpiceJet expands its domestic network with 8 new flights that will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad and also link Ahmedabad with Pune.

SpiceJet is further expanding its domestic network with the launch of eight new flights starting November 15.

In the statement released on Wednesday, the airline announced that these new routes will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad, while also linking Ahmedabad with Pune. This expansion follows the recent launch of 32 new flights in October 2024, including two international flights connecting Delhi with Phuket.

Last month, SpiceJet also commenced UDAN flights linking Shivamogga in Karnataka with Chennai and Hyderabad, and introduced double daily flights between Chennai and Kochi, enhancing connectivity across key regional and metropolitan cities.

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“We are excited to announce the launch of new flights from Jaipur to Varanasi, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad, as well as from Ahmedabad to Pune, providing our passengers with greater flexibility and convenience,” SpiceJet Chief Business Officer Debojo Maharshi said.

“These new flights reflect our commitment to supporting passenger demand across tier-II cities and beyond. With our expanded winter schedule, including international and UDAN routes, we aim to provide our customers with greater convenience, affordability, and seamless travel experiences,” Maharshi added.

SpiceJet will deploy its 78-seater Q400 aircraft in these sectors. Bookings for the new flights are now open and tickets are available at the website of the airline, SpiceJet’s mobile app and through online travel portals and travel agents.

On Monday, the airline received a significant boost, with Acuite Ratings & Research Limited upgrading its long-term rating by four notches to ‘B ‘ and its short-term rating to A4. The rating agency has also assigned a ‘Stable’ outlook to the airline.

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