Facebook hit with Fresh User Data Leak, claim Researchers
CyberPeace stated, "The compromised data includes full names, profiles, emails, phone numbers, and locations." The disclosure of personal information may result in phishing scams and other harmful actions directed at the individuals impacted.
Meta (Facebook) has not yet responded to the CyberPeace allegations.
Researchers stated that they were "continuing investigations to ascertain whether this breach is the work of a sophisticated cybercriminal group, hacktivists, or other malicious entities."
According to the analysts, "Facebook (Meta) data-faces potential reputational damage due to concerns about data security, potentially impacting user trust."
According to the researchers, in order to safeguard user data and uphold public confidence, companies must constantly improve and strengthen their cybersecurity procedures. This is demonstrated by the event.