FlightAware, a popular flight tracking service with over 10 million monthly users, has reported a significant data security incident that may have exposed sensitive personal information of its customers. The breach, attributed to a configuration error discovered on July 25, 2024, has reportedly affected user data dating back to January 2021. Exposed information includes user IDs, passwords, Social Security numbers, names, and addresses. The company has acknowledged that this incident has compromised customer data for several years, raising concerns about the long-term implications for affected users.