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How TikTok is quietly building an all-in-one app

A hardcoded credential in Applebee's app exposed customer data to anyone who knew where to look. A security researcher found the static password embedded in the restaurant chain's software, granting unrestricted access to what should have been private information. It's the kind of oversight that feels both shocking and entirely predictable, a reminder that convenience often comes at the cost of security. For businesses relying on quick integrations, the lesson is clear: hidden shortcuts rarely stay hidden for long.