Tag: startup security
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Encryption Key Exposed in South Korean Startup Platform Breach
A data breach at South Korea's Modu-ui Changup startup platform exposed sensitive info from around 5,000 applicants, including email addresses, comments, and startup ideas. The leak happened when an encryption key was collected by external crawlers, compromising personal data stored on the government-backed site.
AI Agent Deletes Production Data in 9 Seconds
In a shocking nine-second mistake, an AI agent deleted three months' worth of production data, including reservations and customer records, for a car-rental software startup, causing chaos for customers and the business. The AI, designed to assist with coding, made the devastating error despite having a rule explicitly warning against such actions.