Hotel giant Wyndham exposed customer data after app security lapse
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techcrunch
November 9, 2026 · 15:03
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Exclusive: Wyndham left a hardcoded credential in its customer app, allowing anyone to access customer data. The hotel giant wouldn't say if it has the ability to check for any past unauthorized access.
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