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Twitter (200M)

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A breach of Twitter in 2021 exposed 200M user profiles via API exploitation.

Records exposed
211,524,284 records
Breach date
Breach Jan 1, 2021
Last update
Updated Jan 5, 2023
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesNamesSocial media profilesUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

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.