So let me get this straight. 1: you put SSNs in plaintext on a web page 2: you get mad that someone clicked "view source" 3: your actual Highway Patrol patrols the information superhighway? 😂😂😂
Governor Mike Parson
 @GovParsonMO
14 Oct 2021
Through a multi-step process, an individual took the records of at least three educators, decoded the HTML source code, and viewed the SSN of those specific educators. We notified the Cole County prosecutor and the Highway Patrol’s Digital Forensic Unit will investigate.
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I know it's unethical. But I almost applaud people that do stuff like this...because...it shows the flaws in the system. Not knowing "computer stuff" in 2021 isn't cute anymore lol In reality, states and companies need to HIGHLY invest in good coders, cybersecurity staff, etc.
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Replying to @PostColorGear
It's not even unethical when it's using the appropriate channels to disclose a massive design flaw in their website. There's responsible ways to report problems like this. hackerone.com/vulnerability-…

Oct 14, 2021 · 8:10 PM UTC
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