Hotel giant Wyndham exposed customer data after app security lapse
Summary
Hotel chain Wyndham exposed sensitive customer information through a security flaw in its mobile application. The vulnerability stemmed from a hardcoded credential left inside the software, which granted unauthorized access to user data.
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.
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