#data exposure

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Thousands of Vibe-Coded Apps Expose Corporate and Personal Data on the Open Web

AI-Built Web Apps Are Exposing Sensitive Data in Plain Sight

A RedAccess review of web apps created with tools including Lovable, Replit, Base44, and Netlify found thousands with little or no access control, with many exposing sensitive corporate and personal information.

Key Takeaways

RedAccess said it found more than 5,000 publicly accessible AI-built apps.
About 40% of the reviewed apps reportedly exposed sensitive data.

DT Editorial Team·May 7, 2026·via wired.com

Quizlet flashcards appear to expose sensitive CBP facility codes in Texas

A public flashcard set on Quizlet appeared to include gate and checkpoint codes tied to US Customs and Border Protection facilities near Kingsville, Texas, prompting an internal review.

Key Takeaways

A public Quizlet set appeared to include gate and checkpoint codes for CBP facilities near Kingsville, Texas.
Wired could not verify that the uploader was an active CBP agent or contractor.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via arstechnica.com