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Misconfigured Server Leaks Secret US Terror Watchlist

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A secret watchlist of suspected terrorists maintained by the FBI was exposed online after a configuration error and then not fixed for several weeks after being reported, according to Comparitech.

Head of security research at the firm, Bob Diachenko, said he discovered the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) list on July 19, when the exposed Elasticsearch server was indexed by search engines Censys and ZoomEye.

The list was left online without a password or any other authentication to secure it. It contained 1.9 million records, including full name, TSC watchlist ID, citizenship, gender, date of birth, passport number and more.

The TSC is a classified list of suspected terrorists, including a smaller “no-fly” list. The information is shared with the Departments of State and Defense and customs officers, TSA staff and international partners.

Although he didn’t check the entire database, Diachenko suggested that it may have contained the whole TSC list.

“The terrorist watchlist is made up of people who are suspected of terrorism but who have not necessarily been charged with any crime. In the wrong hands, this list could be used to oppress, harass, or persecute people on the list and their families,” he argued.

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  • This list will tip off the terrorist ... this is especially critical now as they may need to TRAVEL in prep for a coordinated attack on the US's infrastructure. It gives them time to secure fake IDs and to plan routes that are not heavily monitored... and to disguise their appearance in order to avoid face recognition programs.

  • He should publish it and let all see who they consider dangerous... I'll be it's safe to say they are all God loving, flag waving, proud to be American Americans! 

  • These people in charge are brain dead, total incompetence!! And very dangerous.  

  • This is a total destruction of our country, 

  •  There is no end to the incompetence with this Administration. On the other hand, maybe it was intentionasl. I don't put anything past these commies.

  •  This list would definitely be a boon to the individuals who are terrorists; as they scramble to change their names and identity documents... too, avoid being surveilled and or arrested.  Whoever was in charge of securing this list needs to be fired and any oversight programs reviewed and modified to ensure this never happens to classified information again... those in charge of oversight and security need to be disciplined or fired.  Our Nation continues to have serious breaches of its classified systems and documents... this can not be accidental.

    • ADMIN

      Exactly what I was thinking.

    • Hi Dee.... good to hear from you... Great minds run in the same channel.

  • On the other hand, it might help citizens keep a close eye on the suspects and report any suspicious activities.  Of course, with numb nut"s open border policy, you can bet the Taliban and fresh ISIS members will be flocking into our country and creating more death and destruction if possible.

  • Bumbling incompetents or intentional Traitors? 

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