Vietnam-linked APIS leak exposes 220M traveler records via default credentials

An exposed Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) database linked to Vietnam leaked 220 million passenger and crew records, including names, passport numbers, and flight details from 2017 to 2026. Researchers accessed the cloud-hosted system using default credentials, indicating a severe security lapse. The breach poses significant privacy and security risks, potentially enabling identity theft and targeted surveillance.