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Sead Fadilpašić

Talk about a snappy attack - popular photo booth maker allegedly leaves user images at risk

Computer Hacked, System Error, Virus, Cyber attack, Malware Concept. Danger Symbol.
  • A flaw in Hama Film’s website exposed photo‑booth images from the US, UAE, and Australia to anyone who knew where to look
  • Researchers saw 1,000+ images from Melbourne booths, and says photos were accessible for up to 24 hours
  • Even short‑term exposure enables identity abuse: fake profiles, scams, bypassing selfie checks, and building synthetic identities

A popular photo booth chain found across the US, UAE, and Australia was found to store all its image data on a server which can (easily) be accessed through the website of the device manufacturer, essentially exposing people’s identities to potentially malicious players, experts have warned.

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