Twitter (scraped data)
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About This Breach
The "Twitter Email Addresses Leak" involves a data leak of over 200 million Twitter user profiles around 2021. The leak includes email addresses, names, screen names, follower counts, and account creation dates. The data was obtained through a Twitter API vulnerability that allowed the input of email addresses and phone numbers to confirm their association with Twitter IDs.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/200-million-twitter-users-email-addresses-allegedly-leaked-online/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Twitter (scraped data) data breach happen?
Twitter (scraped data) was breached in Jan 2021. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Twitter (scraped data) breach?
208,918,735 records were exposed, making it the #12 largest of the 783 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Twitter (scraped data) breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Email addresses, Names, Geographic locations, Profile photos, Phone numbers.
What should I do if I was affected by the Twitter (scraped data) breach?
Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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What Should You Do?
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS
Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.