Redbox hack reveals customer info. from 2K rentals
Briefly

The amount of data expected to be stored on Redboxes is small compared to Redbox's overall business, but the vulnerability of stored data is alarming.
Chicken Soup's actions potentially violate the Video Privacy Protection Act, complicating consumer remediation amid their bankruptcy status and customer privacy concerns.
Highlighting security flaws in consumer technology, the incident reveals a need for stricter data control measures to prevent unauthorized access to personal information.
The unfortunate fate of discarded Redboxes illustrates a broader issue within data security, stressing the importance of accountability for companies managing sensitive information.
Read at Ars Technica
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