The information was particularly sensitive and included sexually explicit photos and audio recordings. They are publishing their findings today with vpnMentor. In all, the researchers found 845 gigabytes and close to 2.5 million records, likely representing data from hundreds of thousands of users. Security researchers Noam Rotem and Ran Locar were scanning the open internet on May 24 when they stumbled upon a collection of publicly accessible Amazon Web Services 'buckets.' Each contained a trove of data from a different specialized dating app, including 3somes, Cougary, Gay Daddy Bear, Xpal, BBW Dating, Casualx, SugarD, Herpes Dating, and GHunt. Especially when that data comes from a slew of dating apps that cater to specific groups and interests. But just because it happens so often that doesn't make it any less dangerous. It's painfully common for data to be exposed online.
