Security researchers discovered the biggest data breach in Biometric Security Platform BioStar 2 that leaks millions of users facial recognition records, fingerprints, log data, and other personal information.
BioStar 2, a web-based biometric security smart lock platform by world’s biggest bio-access B2B company Suprema, and the platform used by UK Metropolitan police, defense contractors and banks, many local businesses and government networks.
Biostar 2 biometrics lock system deployed as a centralized system that offers user registration, real-time alarm, and door control in office builds and data warehouse.
In order to identify users, it also supporting facial recognition and fingerprinting technology to identify users.
The usage of Biostar 2 usage has been expanded since it was integrated into the AEOS access control system used by over 5,700 organizations in 83 countries.
A report published by security researchers from vpnmentor were able to access over 1 million fingerprint records, as well as facial recognition information.
Leaked data includes the personal information of employees and unencrypted usernames and passwords which is also highly sensitive in nature.
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The team from vpnmentor was able to access over 27.8 million records, a total of 23 gigabytes of following data:
1. Access to client admin panels, dashboards, back end controls2. Fingerprint data3. Facial recognition information and images of users4. Unencrypted usernames, passwords, and user IDs5. Records of entry and exit to secure areas6. Employee records including start dates7. Employee security levels an ..
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