Researchers at Cyber Press have identified a major data leak involving Twitter, revealing a 9.4GB file containing nearly 200 million user records. This data includes sensitive information such as email addresses, names, and Twitter account details. The leak, sourced from a Twitter database or scrape, represents one of the largest exposures of user data in recent times.
The leaked information poses significant risks to users, making them vulnerable to phishing attacks, identity theft, and social engineering schemes. Malicious actors could exploit this data to compromise additional accounts and systems linked to the affected email addresses. The breach was first reported on a prominent hacking forum, where a user named “michupa” made the data publicly available on July 7, 2024.
The Cyber Press Team has verified some of the email addresses associated with the Twitter profiles, but the complete accuracy of the data set remains unconfirmed. The exact date of the breach is unknown, though it is believed to have occurred recently. The data is divided into ten 1GB files, all of which are now available for download.
In response to this leak, Cyber Press advises users and organizations to take immediate action to safeguard their accounts. Recommendations include changing passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, monitoring for unusual activity, and reporting any incidents to Twitter. The team has informed Twitter of the breach and is awaiting further updates while continuing to monitor the situation.
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