Location Data Leak: Gravy Analytics Breach Exposes Millions of Users
"Gravy Analytics data breach exposes location data of millions, raising serious privacy concerns."
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Location Data Leak: Gravy Analytics Breach Exposes Millions of Users
Last week, a significant data breach at Gravy Analytics, a major player in the location data broker industry, potentially exposed the precise location data of millions of individuals. The breach, first reported by TechCrunch and 404 Media, raises serious concerns about the privacy and security of user data in an industry that has long faced scrutiny. Gravy Analytics, a company that collects and sells location data from mobile devices, disclosed the breach late last week, stating that unauthorized access was gained to its AWS cloud storage environment on January 4th. The company is still investigating the extent of the breach, including the duration of the unauthorized access and the specific data compromised. The Potential Impact of the Data Leak The leaked data is believed to include location information from a wide range of sources, including popular mobile games like Candy Crush, dating apps, pregnancy tracking apps, and numerous other applications. This data could be incredibly valua…
