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Over a million Neighbourhood Watch members exposed through web app bug

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Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Threat Score
70/100

Date Published: 2024-04-23

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Connor Jones

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A flaw in the Neighbourhood Alert platform allowed unverified users to register as coordinators, draw large geographic "schemes," and view personal details (names, home and email addresses, phone numbers, profile images) of members within those areas — potentially affecting thousands and including police officers and MPs; VISAV says it fixed the issue and has notified members and the Information Commissioner's Office.

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