Thoughts? Questions?Īre you a user of ai.type? If so, what do you think about Kromtech's supposed findings? Share your thoughts with us in the comments. Regardless, the MongoDB database has since been shut down as a result of Kromtech's research. In a conversation with the BBC, founder and CEO of ai.type Eitan Fitusi assured users that the data made public did not contain sensitive information, and that the geo-location data of users of the keyboard was not accurate. Chris Vickery, a white hacker on Sunday announced on Reddit that by using a simple Shodan query, he was able to access 13 million sensitive account details on MacKeeper that includes names, email addresses, usernames, password hashes, IP addresses, phone numbers, and system information. In spite of Kromtech's report, ai.type claims that the information contained in the database differed, though they didn't deny that data had been publicly exposed online for a short period of time. OS X utility MacKeeper hacked: 21GB data of 13 million account details exposed.
Mackeeper exposed for free#
It raises the question once again if it is really worth it for consumers to submit their data in exchange for free or discounted products or services that gain full access to their devices.
MacKeeper Logo - MacKeeper hacked: 13 million account details exposed Macworld.
This presents a real danger for cyber criminals who could commit fraud or scams using such detailed information about the user. MacKeeper Logos in HD - PNG, SVG and EPS for vector files available.
It is logical that anyone who has downloaded and installed the Ai.Type virtual keyboard on their phone has had all of their phone data exposed publicly online. News Analysis 13 million MacKeeper users exposed by Shodan search, no password or hacking required A search turned up account details of 13 million MacKeeper users, but it isn't the only. Kromtech's Head of Communications Bob Diachenk commented on the seriousness of the situation in a statement:
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