Millions of Exposed Records Linked to Major Companies Discovered in Unsecured Database Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered an unsecured database containing 13.7 million exposed records tied to major organizations, including Amazon, AT&T, PayPal, Walmart, the FBI, and Interpol. The repository, accessible to anyone online, included email addresses, usernames, passwords, phone numbers, and bank account details many sourced from past data breaches. The database was linked to Vibetech, an India-based AI software development company, though its connection to the exposed data remains unclear. Among the leaked records were datasets from high-profile incidents, such as: - AT&T data leak (7.9M records) - Gambling Private Combo (2.24M records) - Casio.ru breach (1.71M records) - Amazon, Walmart, and PayPal combos (1.21M, 420K, and 18K records, respectively) - FBI employee directory (4K records) - Interpol data leak (929 records) Some records appeared to stem from previously unknown breaches, raising concerns about additional undisclosed exposures. Fowler reported the issue to Vibetech and the hosting provider, leading to the database’s restriction. However, the duration of the exposure and whether threat actors accessed the data remain unknown. The incident highlights the persistent risks of credential reuse, as old passwords can fuel credential stuffing attacks and phishing schemes. Aggregating breached data for threat intelligence also introduces security risks if not properly secured, potentially amplifying the harm of original breaches.