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X Data Breach News: X (formerly called Twitter) reportedly faced a data breach, which could affect over 200 million users. While the microblogging platform has not confirmed the affair, researchers at Cyber Press claimed the size of leaked records is 9.4GB (10 files of about 1GB each) which includes email addresses, full names and other Twitter account details of users. This could be the largest exposure in recent times that could have affected X.

The affected user base may now be vulnerable to wide-ranging online threats such as phishing, identity theft and more. This data could be used by bad actors to compromise accounts or devices that may be linked to an affected email ID. The data appeared on a hacking forum with the title - "9.4GB - Twitter Leaked Database Last One - The Exposure of Over 200 Million Records Containing Email Addresses, Names, and Twitter Account Details".

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The leaked database was released by a new account named - "michupa" on July 7, 2024. The Twitter data reportedly has a downloadable link that makes the situation worse for affected accounts. The email address linked to an X account can be used to spam users, plant phishing attacks and other malicious activities. The availability of profile information such as usernames and more can spark identity theft cases.

The Cyber Press Team reportedly verified the accuracy of the database with several email addresses linked to X profiles. Considering the scale of the leak, users can consider several safety measures such as changing passwords, enabling two-factor authentication and staying vigilant about suspicious emails and messages. Moreover, you should keep track of your account activity and the devices logged in and using your X profile.

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Organisations can implement stronger security and data safety measures, locate possible vulnerabilities via periodic security audits, and raise awareness around online attacks among employees. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's microblogging site is yet to issue a statement confirming or refuting the claim of Cyber Press and the reported user on the renowned hacking forum.

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