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Further investigation attributed the database to Snaphunt, anonline hiring platformthat connects employers with job seekers.
It offers features like pre-screening, skills assessments, and remote hiring tools.
The unnamed firm lost sensitive data and was demanded a six-figure ransom payment in exchange.
Unprotected databases remain one of the most common causes of data leaks.
Most of the time, the vulnerability is nothing more than an honest employee mistake.