Appthority analyzed 1,000 apps where data was being exposed because the apps backend servers lacked security controls. The servers hosted databases for storing user data and analytic tools to mine and analyze collected data, didnt have firewalls, did not require authentication, and was publicly accessible from the internet. Exposed data included passwords, location, travel and payment details, corporate profile data such as emails and phone numbers. The data was accessed by unauthorized parties in multiple cases and ransomed.”]