500 million user data leaked, the social platform responded that remedial measures have been taken.

Recently, a report about user information leakage on social media platforms has attracted widespread attention. It is said that over 500 million user data records are being sold in the hidden corners of the internet, including 172 million detailed account information, priced at about 0.177 Bitcoin. This data includes multiple sensitive information such as users' unique identifiers, the number of posts made, the number of fans and accounts followed, gender, and geographical location.

In response, the security chief of the social platform made a statement. He explained that the leaked phone number information originated from a malicious matching attack suffered in 2019 through the address book upload interface, while other public information was obtained through web crawling technology.

The person in charge further stated that after discovering data anomalies in 2019, the platform immediately took remedial measures to close the relevant loopholes. At the same time, they reported the incident to law enforcement authorities as soon as possible and provided relevant evidence. In addition, the platform has been actively investigating illegal activities selling this information online. He emphasized that user privacy security is crucial, especially when it involves sensitive information such as phone numbers, which should be treated with extra caution.

This event has once again sparked deep reflection on cybersecurity and personal privacy protection. In the digital age, ensuring the security of personal information while enjoying convenient services has become a pressing social issue.