Chase Williams

(Web Security Expert)

Chase is an experienced web security expert. He has researched and written extensively on a variety of online security topics

Data Breach: Student Data Compromised in Leak Involving Libyan Ministry of Education

WizCase has recently found an open Elasticsearch database from the Libyan Ministry of Education. The server contained 2GB of data with PIIs, including full names, passport numbers, photos, email addresses, and more from more than 55,000 exchange students from around the world. What’s Going On? The WizCase web security team, led by Avishai Efrat, discovered...

Data Leaks in the Medical Industry: A Worldwide Epidemic

Update: The WizCase cybersecurity team has since uncovered 3 new data breaches in the medical industry. For more information, read our new report. WizCase recently found database leaks from several different medical websites from around the world — leaks included personal prescriptions, medical observations, lab visits, Social Security Numbers, and in many cases, full names and addresses....

Data Breach: Thousands Exposed as Dating App Leaks Private Data

WizCase has recently found an open Elasticsearch database on the Turkish based online dating app, Heyyo. The leak contained private information, including messages, photos, sexual preferences, occupation, and more for over 70,000 registered users worldwide. It was closed on September 25th, after Turkey’s CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) was alerted. What’s Going On? Avishai Efrat,...

RISK: Is This Your Webcam? You’re Being Watched

Wizcase has uncovered a significant amount of private web-connected cameras worldwide that are readily accessible to the general public. From these exposed webcams, a plethora of identifying and compromising information and media can be gathered at any time by cyber criminals. What’s Going On? Our white hat hacktivist, Avishai Efrat, found over 15,000 potentially accessible...

BREACH: French E-commerce Site Customers Exposed to Identity Theft After Data Leak

WizCase found an open Kibana interface that works with the Elasticsearch engine of BazarChic, a French e-commerce site. This exposed server, which has already been reported to BazarChic and closed, leaked personal information about customers, including email addresses, passwords, and partial credit card details. BazarChic, a member of the Galeries Lafayette Group, specializes in clearance...

BREACH: Data Leak Exposes Personal ID’s of Over 14 Million Chilean Citizens

WizCase has discovered a database leak that contains identifiable information for over 14 million Chilean residents, aged 17+. The 3 GB database was hosted by Softlayer Technologies in Dallas, Texas, USA, but they are not responsible for the leak. Editor’s note: The Chilean Electoral Service has confirmed the authenticity of this data, but denied they...

[SOLVED] Netflix Proxy Streaming Error (Tested & Updated February 2020)

“Whoops, something went wrong… Streaming error. You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy. Please turn off any of these services and try again.” If the dreaded Netflix Proxy Error (also known as the “Streaming Error” or “error m7111-5059”) appears while you’re trying to watch Netflix with a VPN, it can mean one of...

How to Watch the 2020 AIG Women’s British Open Championship

The 43rd AIG Women’s British Open is set to tee off at the Woburn Golf Club’s Marquess’ course from August 1 – 4. Lexi Thompson and Brooke Henderson headline an impressive list of golfers from around that world as they try and prevent England’s Georgia Hall from repeating as champion. With a star-studded field you...

How to Watch Every Episode of Suits (+Season 9) on Netflix

The UK is more than just the home of Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex and one of the stars of Suits, it’s also the only country that you can watch every episode of Suits on Netflix. New episodes are posted on Friday mornings after they air in the USA. Don’t miss out on the latest...

BREACH: Hospitality Management Platform Leaks Sensitive Client & Guest Data

Wizcase recently uncovered a significant data breach in the hospitality industry. Guest communication platform AavGo has an exposed server – closed as of July 16, 2019 – containing at least two clients’ (Equinox and Guestline) databases brimming with usernames, passwords, and personal details. Editor’s Note: For clarification, Aavgo owns the database and its clients are not...

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