<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Security researchers discovered a large unprotected database containing almost 26 million resumes and CVs belonging to US citizens.</li><li>The exposed data, found in a misconfigured Azure Blob storage container, included individuals' personal information like full names, email addresses, phone numbers, education and professional details.</li><li>The database was later identified as belonging to TalentHook, a cloud-based applicant tracking system, exposing job seekers to potential phishing attacks and malware threats.</li><li>While the researchers informed TalentHook about the issue, there is uncertainty regarding whether access to the database has been restricted, leaving it vulnerable to cybercriminals.</li></ul>

Over 26 million resumes exposed in top CV maker data breach - here's what we know

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