Exclusive: Wyndham left a hardcoded credential in its customer app, allowing anyone to access customer data. The hotel giant wouldn't say if it has the ability to check for any past unauthorized access.
Hotel giant Wyndham exposed customer data after app security lapse
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Key takeaways
Wyndham exposed customer data due to a security flaw in its app, discovered by a researcher.
- A security researcher found a password in Wyndham's app source code, exposing customer data.
- The database contained personal information, login tokens, and company files.
- Wyndham revoked the credential but did not confirm if customers were notified or regulators informed.
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