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Facebook Marketplace

SourceHave I Been Pwned
StatusConfirmed breach
AddedFebruary 22, 2024
OccurredOctober 1, 2023
Accounts affected77,267
Domainfacebook.com
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What was exposed
Email addressesGeographic locationsNamesPasswordsPhone numbersSocial media profiles
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Details
In February 2024, 200k Facebook Marketplace records allegedly obtained from a Meta contractor in October 2023 were posted to a popular hacking forum . The data contained 77k unique email addresses alongside names, phone numbers, Facebook profile IDs and geographic locations. The data also contained bcrypt password hashes, although there is no indication these belong to the corresponding Facebook accounts.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Facebook Marketplace data breach?

In February 2024, 200k Facebook Marketplace records allegedly obtained from a Meta contractor in October 2023 were posted to a popular hacking forum . The data contained 77k unique email addresses alongside names, phone numbers, Facebook profile IDs and...

When did the data breach happen?

This data breach occurred around October 2023.

How many accounts were affected?

Around 77,267 accounts were affected.

What information was exposed?

Exposed data included Email addresses, Geographic locations, Names, Passwords, Phone numbers and Social media profiles.

What should I do if I was affected?

Change your password for this account, and anywhere you reused it. Turn on two-factor authentication. Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution. Watch for text-message phishing and SIM-swap attempts on your phone number. Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.

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