Niharika Ray

An exposed API belonging to a major tech service provider left sensitive data of over 33,000 employees publicly accessible—without any authentication. CloudSEK’s BeVigil uncovered unrestricted endpoints leaking personal details, asset configurations, and internal project information, posing serious risks of data theft, social engineering, and further cyberattacks. This report breaks down the vulnerability, potential impact, and the urgent steps organizations must take to secure their APIs before attackers exploit them.

A misconfigured backup file exposed sensitive customer data, internal credentials, cryptographic keys, and decompiled source code of a major bank—revealing how a single oversight can lead to a dangerous security spiral. Discovered by BeVigil during an infrastructure risk assessment, the breach highlights the urgent need for secure backup practices and continuous attack surface monitoring. Dive into the full report to understand how this exposure could have enabled identity theft, unauthorized access, and deeper system compromise.