Over 200M Records Allegedly Belonging to X Leaked Online
a year ago
- #X-Twitter
- #data-breach
- #cybersecurity
- SafetyDetectives’ Cybersecurity Team found a forum post with a .CSV file allegedly containing over 200 million X (formerly Twitter) user records.
- The data was posted on a clear web forum known for database leaks, cracks, and downloads.
- The leak includes 201,186,753 entries with user details like ID, screen name, email, location, and more.
- The data was verified to match public Twitter profiles, though email ownership couldn't be confirmed.
- Risks include phishing, targeted scams, and social engineering attacks due to exposed personal information.
- Affected users are advised to be cautious of phishing, update privacy settings, and report suspicious activity.
- Clearweb leaks are a common way hackers share breach data, often behind paywalls or for free access.
- SafetyDetectives aims to inform users early to help them protect their data proactively.