Data from over 260 million Facebook users is filtered

Privacy was one of the most discussed topics of all 2019. A few days after the end of the year we were aware of a new leak of Facebook data. The tech company that received the biggest attack from the media regarding privacy was Facebook and its subsequent leaks made users distrust themselves against the Zuckerberg company's definitions. Currently details appear over 267 million users Among them are names, emails, phone numbers, etc.

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The worst thing about this new Facebook data leak is not the content itself, but also the timing of the data disclosure. Thanks to Comparitech's advisor and several developers, they have learned that December 4 database where that information is stored and published. Eight days later, on December 12, that data was leaked to the hacker's website. Two days later, on December 14, it was discovered and suspected immediately and applied to remove the IP from the server. Finally, on December 19, those details disappeared from the map.

However, we do not know how far this information in the database has reached. Data were collected as Facebook ID, phone number and full name.

Another key to solving this issue is to find out how this information is accessed. There are two thoughts. First of all, that details were ahead of the 2018 Facebook security reforms. Second, it is possible to produce high-level data collection capabilities that users have publicly and automatically stored in the database.

Filter information can be used by hackers to carry out phishing campaigns by SMS, for example. From iPhone News and security businesses we recommend converting privacy settings for your Facebook account, allows your friends only to see sensitive information such as your full name, your address or your phone number.