https://securityblueprints.io/tags/cloud-security-public-cloud/ Recent content in Cloud Security: Public Cloud on Security Blueprints Hugo en user@example.com (Niels Provos) user@example.com (Niels Provos) Security Blueprints, LLC Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:57:45 +0000 https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/real-estate-wealth-network-data-breach/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000user@example.com (Niels Provos) https://securityblueprints.io/data-breaches/real-estate-wealth-network-data-breach/ Executive Summary The Real Estate Wealth Network (REWN) data breach in December 2023 involved the unauthorized exposure of over 1.5 billion records due to a cloud misconfiguration. This extensive breach was discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler on December 20, 2023. Public disclosure followed on December 26, 2023. The breach predominantly exposed personal and property information, posing significant risks such as identity theft and financial fraud. Key Details Breach Date: December 2023 Discovery Date: December 20, 2023 Severity: Exposure of personal data including Social Security numbers and property ownership details Root Cause: Cloud configuration error, an internal oversight Impact Affected Individuals: Millions, including both private citizens and high-profile figures Consequences: Risks of identity theft, financial fraud, harassment, and privacy invasion Response REWN secured the database after the breach was disclosed and plans to conduct a forensic audit to assess potential unauthorized access.