Massive X data leak affects over 200 million users
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A self-proclaimed data enthusiast calling themselves 'ThinkingOne' has made a huge database containing 201 million pieces of user data from X freely

A self-proclaimed data enthusiast calling themselves ‘ThinkingOne’ has made a huge database containing 201 million pieces of user data from X freely available. The data is said to have come from two previous leaks and includes email addresses, locations and profile data of users of the social media platform.

  • themeatbridge@lemmy.worldEnglish
    752·
    2 days ago

    I think there’s a fine line between victim-blaming and identifying an object lesson. We all understand why people started using twitter, and people are creatures of habit. But this is an example of why people should stop using twitter. We’re not saying “this is your fault because you’re stupid if you’re still on twitter.” The message is “this should serve as a wake up call to anyone stuck in their habits.”