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Teen Researcher Exploits Microsoft Analytics Flaw, Gains Admin Access to 17.3 Trillion Row Database

A 16-year-old security researcher known as Faav used his AI hackbot Antares to find a public API endpoint that granted admin access to a Microsoft Analytics database containing 17.3 trillion rows. Faav reported gaining control of the database through the exposed endpoint.

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At just 16, security researcher Faav stumbled upon a massive Microsoft Analytics flaw, using his AI hackbot Antares to uncover a public API endpoint that led to admin access to a staggering 17.3 trillion row database. In a thrilling tale, Faav revealed how he exploited the vulnerability, gaining control with just a few clever moves.

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