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Twitter (200M)
CriticalA 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
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.