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Massive Adoption Data Breach Exposed: 1.1 Million Records

7/17/2025

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A shocking discovery by Jeremiah Fowler revealed a publicly accessible database filled with sensitive adoption information tied to the Gladney Center for Adoption in Texas. Within hours of his alert, the organization secured the database, which housed over 1.1 million records, including personal details of children and their biological parents. Gladney is now prioritizing data security and investigating the breach.

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Story summary

A shocking discovery by Jeremiah Fowler revealed a publicly accessible database filled with sensitive adoption information tied to the Gladney Center for Adoption in Texas. Within hours of his alert, the organization secured the database, which housed over 1.1 million records, including personal details of children and their biological parents. Gladney is now prioritizing data security and investigating the breach.