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Real estate agents in Australia using apps that leave millions of lease documents at risk, digital researcher says

australia newsFebruary 1, 2026
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Real estate agents in Australia using apps that leave millions of lease documents at risk, digital researcher says
Exclusive: ‘This is a blatant and disturbing disregard for the law and for people’s security,’ digital rights advocate says

Exclusive: ‘This is a blatant and disturbing disregard for the law and for people’s security,’ digital rights advocate says

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Australian platforms used by real estate agents to upload documentation for renters and landlords are leaving people’s personal information exposed in hyperlinks accessible online.

An analysis of seven rent platforms provided to Guardian Australia by a researcher, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed millions of leasing documents could be accessed by threat actors.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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