Security Lapse Shows Risks of Mass Vehicle Surveillance

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Uzbekistan’s license plate tracking system has been left online without a password, exposing sensitive data about millions of drivers. From tracking one vehicle over six months across Tashkent and Chirchiq to logging unlicensed vehicles and traffic violations, the system offers a detailed picture of national movement patterns.

This incident joins a growing trend of exposed license plate systems worldwide, including U.S. networks and other international deployments. Experts warn that such exposures highlight the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures for state-level surveillance infrastructure.