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FlightAware Exposed Pilots’ and Users’ Info

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· Aug 15, 2024 at 5:09 PM

The popular flight tracking website informed users that it inadvertently exposed user data, including names, physical addresses, aircraft owned, pilot status, and flights tracked.

FlightAware Exposed Pilots’ and Users’ Info
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The popular flight tracking website FlightAware exposed users’ personal and professional information, including their physical addresses, what aircraft they owned, pilot status, and what flights they viewed, according to a data breach notification shared with 404 Media.

Many hobbyists and professional pilots use FlightAware to track flights and monitor air traffic. FlightAware is requiring users to reset their passwords, according to the notification.

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