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Philippine migrant worker data likely leaked in 69GB government breach

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An unknown operator appears to have exfiltrated SQL Server backup files totalling 69GB from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration in under 30 minutes. The article does not give CVE identifiers, the initial access method or the exact data fields affected. Defenders should review access to SQL Server backup storage and alert on large outbound transfers.

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What to do

  1. Review access controls on database backup storage and restrict who can read or copy them.
  2. Alert on large outbound data transfers from database servers.

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