importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-11-09T23:03:46Z
Wyndham Hotel Group Discloses Customer Data Breach Due to App Security Flaw
A security researcher discovered hardcoded credentials in Wyndham's Android app, exposing customer data including names, emails, and login tokens via a Salesforce database. Wyndham addressed the issue but did not disclose details about potential past access or customer notification.
Exclusive: Wyndham left a hardcoded credential in its customer app, allowing anyone to access customer data. The hotel giant wouldn't say if it has the ability to check for any past unauthorized access.
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