The Jamaica Observer posted an article on February 23, 2021, about <overview>. Below are some key highlights:
- Another security vulnerability on the Jamcovid website, data security and web hosting expert Trevor Forrest has urged the Government to strengthen checks and balances when contracting companies for sensitive data technologies.
- The file reportedly contained passwords that would have given access to back-end systems, storage and databases running the site and app.
- The file was said to have been left unprotected as a result of a mistake. The file contained a username and password to the SMS gateway used by Jamcovid to send text messages and credentials for its e-mail-sending server,” according the TechCrunch story entitled ‘Jamaica’s Amber Group fixes second Jamcovid security lapse’.
- The magazine also said that the Ministry of National Security had not responded to its queries as to whether the Government would continue its contract or relationship with the Amber Group, and what security requirements were agreed on by both Amber and the Government for establishing the app and website. Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere.
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