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Firebase leaks datas (www.securityweek.com)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by foremanguy92_@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Hundreds of websites misconfigured Google Firebase, leaking more than 125 million user records, including plaintext passwords, security researchers warn.

Once again do not use google based apps, degoogled yourself, and don't trust big companies, have a (de)goo(gle)d day!

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[–] Rexios@lemm.ee 5 points 8 months ago

Seriously if you’re using Firebase already how the hell do you mess up auth? Firebase offers a free auth solution that’s pretty much a prerequisite to using any of the other services.