Observer Online Report reports:
A major technical failure at [the Bangladesh] Election Commission (EC) website on Saturday exposed the sensitive personal data of approximately 14,000 journalists.
The leaked data included National ID (NID) numbers, mobile phone numbers, and full application copies of media professionals who had registered online for accreditation cards and vehicle stickers ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and national referendum.
The breach occurred via the EC’s dedicated portal, pr.ecs.gov.bd, which had been launched to modernize the accreditation process.
On Saturday afternoon around 4:00 PM, users found that logging into the site immediately displayed a comprehensive list of all applicants on the home page. The system allowed anyone to access and open full application files, revealing private contact details and identification numbers.
However, access to the website was disabled shortly after the vulnerability was discovered.
Read more at Daily Observer.