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It'll be interesting to see how the security breach came about...something trivial that was previously protected by obscurity? Lots of people have never used a Bloomberg terminal, and its main clientele don't seem like the type to heavily security test it for fun.


something trivial that was previously protected by obscurity?

It appears this is very much the case- Bloomberg insiders have known for years that you can access anyone's information- and have publicly stated as such. I suppose people didn't realise the dangers contained within that before now? Seems odd, but still.


The article does provide some details about how the breach happened.




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