Hotel check-in system exposed a million passports

A significant data breach has occurred due to a hotel check-in system's cloud storage being publicly accessible. The technology provider responsible for the system inadvertently left sensitive customer information, including millions of passports and driver's licenses, exposed without any password protection. This oversight means that anyone could have accessed this private data, raising serious concerns about identity theft and privacy violations for the affected individuals. The incident highlights the critical importance of robust security measures in handling personal identification documents within the hospitality technology sector.