#exposed data

More than 267 million Facebook user IDs, phone numbers, and names were exposed online and available for access without any security, according to a report by Comparitech. Security researcher Bob Diachenko discovered the unsecured database. According to Comparitech, the database included a user's Facebook ID, their phone number, full name, and a timestamp. 16 billion passwords have been exposed in platforms like Apple, Google, Facebook, and more in a massive data breach. First, the login credentials or records are scattered across thirty (30) different databases. The data likely comes from exploiters who participate in account takeovers, theft, and targeted phishing attacks. Lastly, the data from Cybernews’ reports are recent and not recycled from old breaches. However, the exposed data does include URLs connected to their platforms. Read more in our articles including "267 million Facebook user IDs, phone numbers exposed online according to report" and "16 billion passwords exposed in massive data breach".