Dozens of COVID passport apps put user's privacy at risk | #CyberSecurity #COVID19 #CoronaVirus  | information analyst | Scoop.it

Roughly two-thirds of test digital vaccination applications commonly used today as safe passes and travel passports exhibit behavior that may put users' privacy at risk.

The risks are substantial as these apps are required for large populations worldwide, allowing hackers an extensive target base.

Digital passports
Digital passport apps store proof of a person's COVID-19 vaccination status, full name, ID number, date of birth, and other personally identifiable information (PII) encoded in a QR code or displayed directly in the app.

 

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