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Applebee's Exposed Customers' Personal Data After Leaving Database Password In App

Joe_Dragon shares a report from TechCrunch: Applebee's has fixed a security flaw that allowed anyone to access the personal information of its registered customers, after a researcher found a password…

  • Applebee's exposed customers' personal data due to database password in app
  • Researchers discovered password, leading to security vulnerability
  • Company implementing measures to prevent unauthorized access

Finance & Markets

U.S. Shale Giants Hold Back on Drilling Despite Higher Oil Prices

The biggest U.S. shale producers have remained conservative in spending on drilling this year despite the spike in the average WTI crude price by $20 per barrel compared to last year.

  • U.S. shale giants limit drilling despite $20/barrel oil price increase
  • Diamondback Energy postpones significant drilling expansion in 2025
  • Caution due to global market uncertainty and potential downside risk

Tech

Feds warn of potential cyberattacks on industrial refrigerators

After a wave of attacks in Europe, U.S. officials are warning of "ongoing" cyber threats targeting refrigeration systems used in healthcare, agriculture and other industries.

  • U.S. warns of cyberattacks on industrial refrigerators
  • Five agencies issue joint notice to businesses
  • Vulnerable systems exploited, causing physical hazards
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