Facebook Marketplace
MediumUnauthorized access led to exposure of 77,267 Facebook Marketplace records in October 2023.
- Records exposed
- 77,267 records
- Breach date
- Breach Oct 1, 2023
- Last update
- Updated Feb 22, 2024
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In October 2023, a breach involving Facebook Marketplace was reported, where approximately 77,267 unique user records containing email addresses, names, phone numbers, geographic locations, and bcrypt-hashed passwords were exposed through an unauthorized access event involving a Meta contractor. The data was subsequently posted on a hacking forum, drawing significant attention due to its volume and the sensitivity of the information involved.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users may face phishing attempts and privacy invasion.
- Business Impact
- Meta faces trust challenges and may face compliance penalties.
- Affected Sectors
- Social Media
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your Facebook and associated account passwords.
- •Monitor accounts for suspicious activities.
- •Beware of phishing attempts targeting mentioned data.
Preventive Measures
- •Use multi-factor authentication.
- •Regularly review access credentials and permissions.
- •Educate users about social engineering risks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.