On May 29, 2023, Certik, a blockchain and smart contract auditing firm, reported a critical security vulnerability within Worldcoin’s verification process. This flaw could have allowed attackers to bypass strict identification measures and operate an Orb, a device used to collect users’ iris information. The revelation comes amidst existing complaints regarding Worldcoin’s data collection practices in Bavaria, France, and Kenya, and from a prominent German political figure.
A Breach in Worldcoin’s Iris Verification Orb Amid Global Concerns Over Data Privacy
Certik disclosed on August 3, 2023, that it discovered a security vulnerability in Worldcoin’s verification process. The vulnerability would have enabled a malicious attacker to become an Orb operator without the need for proper identification or a vetting interview. In a typical scenario, only legitimate businesses that pass Worldcoin’s stringent identification process can run an Orb operation.
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