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Twitter (200M)
CriticalA breach of Twitter in 2021 exposed 200M user profiles via API exploitation.
211,524,284 recordsBreach Jan 1, 2021Updated Jan 5, 2023
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesNamesSocial media profilesUsernames
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In January 2021, an unauthorized exploitation of a Twitter API resulted in the aggregation of over 200 million user profiles that were later circulated on a hacking forum. This data included email addresses matched to Twitter profile details such as names, usernames, and follower counts.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposure of email addresses associated with public Twitter profiles.
- Business Impact
- Loss of user trust and potential regulatory scrutiny.
- Affected Sectors
- Social Media
- Technology
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Review your email security practices.
- •Be vigilant for phishing attempts.
- •Change your Twitter-associated email if needed.
Preventive Measures
- •Enable API security enhancements.
- •Monitor API usage and anomalies.
- •Implement rate limiting and authentication for API access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
If your email address was associated with a public Twitter profile, it might have been included in this data set.