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Trello Trouble: 15 Million Users’ Data Leaked and Sold for Peanuts
Public account information of over 15 million Trello users has been leaked online. The threat actor, known as ’emo,’ exploited an unsecured API to collect email addresses and public Trello account information. Initially denying the breach, Trello has now restricted unauthenticated API access to prevent…
Hot Take:
Well, Trello, it looks like your “open” policy just became way too open for comfort. Who knew that an API could go from “helpful” to “hacker’s delight” faster than you can say “project management”? Maybe next time, make sure your digital doors are locked before inviting everyone to the party.
Key Points:
- More than 15 million Trello users’ public account information and email addresses leaked.
- Hacker used an unsecured Trello API to collect the data.
- Initially denied by Trello, but later confirmed as a misuse of their API.
- Database of stolen information now selling for a mere $2.32 on a hacking forum.
- Potential for phishing attacks and other malicious activities using the leaked data.
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