Naukri.com fixed a security flaw that exposed recruiter emails via its app. Learn how it happened and what it means for your data.
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Naukri App Bug Exposed Recruiter Emails—Fixed Now Naukri App Security Flaw Exposed Recruiter Emails—Here’s What Happened If you're wondering, "Was Naukri.com hacked?" or "Is my recruiter data safe on Naukri?"—here’s what you need to know. A recent security vulnerability in Naukri.com’s mobile app exposed recruiter email addresses through its API, potentially opening the door to phishing scams and spam attacks. The issue was discovered by security researcher Lohith Gowda and has since been resolved by Naukri’s parent company, Info Edge. Image : Google The bug affected both Android and iOS versions of the Naukri app, allowing unauthorized access to recruiter email IDs when they viewed candidate profiles. While the company confirmed that no unusual activity was detected, the exposure posed significant risks, including targeted phishing attacks and unauthorized data scraping. Understanding the Risks and Naukri’s Response Exposed email addresses can be exploited for various malicious activities, su…
