Millions of SMS messages exposed in database security lapse

From techcrunch.com

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A massive database storing tens of millions of SMS  text messages, most of which were sent by businesses to potential customers, has been found online.

The database isĀ run by TrueDialog, a business SMS provider for businesses and higher education providers, which lets companies, colleges, and universities send bulk text messages to their customers and students. The Austin, Texas-based company says one of the advantages to its service is that recipients can also text back, allowing them to have two-way conversations with brands or businesses.

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