Worldly user data exposed by partner error

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A partner’s configuration error allowed a user to download platform users’ names and business email addresses

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Worldly says There was no breach of its systems, and there was no cyberattack.

SAN FRANCISCO – A configuration error at a partner organisation allowed names and business email addresses of some users of sustainability data company Worldly to be downloaded, the company has confirmed.

In a security incident notice to users, Worldly said the platform itself was not affected and that user passwords and account security remain intact.

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