Rental giant Carla leaks user names, emails, and phone numbers ahead of summer holiday break
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Another misconfigured database at a consumer rental platform is a reminder that basic cloud hygiene, not exotic exploits, is still the main breach vector. If you handle PII, treat configuration and access reviews as a weekly operational ritual—especially before peak seasonal traffic, when attackers know your team is distracted.
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