What to know

  • A researcher found that Naukri exposed thousands of recruiter email addresses online.
  • The issue was caused by a technical problem in Naukri's systems.
  • Naukri fixed the problem after being notified by the researcher.
  • No evidence suggests that the exposed data was misused.

Naukri, a major job search website in India, exposed thousands of recruiter email addresses due to a technical issue. A security researcher discovered the problem and reported it to the company. The issue allowed anyone to access recruiter email addresses through a public web page.

The researcher, who asked not to be named, said that the exposed data included email addresses of recruiters who use Naukri to post job listings. The researcher found that the email addresses were visible in the source code of certain web pages on the Naukri platform. This made it possible for anyone to collect the email addresses without special access.

After learning about the issue, Naukri quickly fixed the problem. The company said that the technical issue was resolved and that no sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data, was exposed. Naukri also stated that there is no evidence that the exposed email addresses were misused by anyone.

Naukri is one of the largest job search websites in India, with millions of users and thousands of recruiters. The company said it takes data security seriously and is reviewing its systems to prevent similar issues in the future.

This incident highlights the importance of regular security checks for online platforms that handle personal and professional information. Users and recruiters are advised to stay alert for any suspicious emails and to report any concerns to the company.

Via: techcrunch.com