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Researchers at Cyber Press discovered a 9.4GB Twitter user data leak that contained nearly 200 million user data. This leak, sourced from a Twitter database, represents one of the largest exposures of user data in recent times.
The leaked data includes email addresses, names and Twitter account details, leaving users vulnerable to phishing attacks, identity theft and social engineering schemes. Malicious actors can use this data to compromise accounts and other systems associated with the affected email addresses.
The database was first reported on a well-known hacking forum for leaks and data breaches, where a user named “michupa” created a new account on July 7, 2024, to exclusively release Twitter’s massive database. . The data is split into 10 files, each containing 1GB of data, and is publicly available for download.
The Cyber Press team has verified the accuracy of the email addresses for some of the profiles listed on Twitter, but the full set of data has yet to be confirmed. The exact date of the breach is unknown, but it is believed to have occurred recently.
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The research found 10 files, each containing a significant amount of data, specifically 1 GB. The following unique names identify these files.
- Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.001
- Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.002
- Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.003
- Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.004
- Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.005
- Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.006
- Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.007
- Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.008
- Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.009
In response to this leak, the Cyber Press Team strongly advises users and organizations to take immediate action to protect their accounts and data. Recommendations include:
- Changing passwords and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) on Twitter accounts.
- Be alert to suspicious emails or messages that attempt to exploit leaked information.
- Monitoring accounts for any unusual activity and reporting incidents to Twitter support.
- Review and strengthen data protection and security measures.
- Conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
- Educate employees about the dangers of phishing and social engineering attacks.
The Cyber Press team has contacted Twitter to inform them of the data leak and is awaiting a response. This incident underscores the critical importance of robust cybersecurity practices and vigilance in the face of ongoing data breaches. Cyber Press will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as new information emerges.
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