A major social media platform just got hit—17.5 million user accounts compromised in a data breach that's already flooding inboxes with password reset notifications. The leaked data is basically a golden ticket for scammers: emails, phone numbers, personal details. Identity fraud and phishing attacks? Expect them. For crypto users, this hits different—if your social media account is linked to your exchange accounts or crypto wallet recovery phrases, you're potentially exposed. The platform's parent company hasn't officially acknowledged the breach yet, but security experts are already sounding alarms. Time to enable two-factor authentication everywhere and audit which services have your personal info.
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RugPullAlarm
· 12h ago
17.5 million account data leaked? Let's analyze on-chain and see if any big wallet addresses are dumping this information...
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Brothers who linked their social media accounts to exchanges, are you now regretting it? This is what we call concentration risk of funds.
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The official is still pretending to be dead; we need to proactively audit our exposed services, or you might be the next case of exit scam.
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Where did the 17.5 million data points go? Has anyone tracked it? How large must the capital pool be to absorb such a huge order?
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Two-factor authentication is not just a suggestion; it's a must. Don't wait until your wallet is emptied to regret it.
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The platform's parent company hasn't officially acknowledged it yet. I've seen this move before... a typical delaying tactic, and the compensation shrinks by 90% when it finally happens.
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Crypto users are dodging bullets. If your recovery phrase leaks, your cold wallet is no longer cold. Self-rescue starts now.
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People are panicking, scammers are celebrating, and another wave of retail investors is being harvested.
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MysteryBoxOpener
· 15h ago
Damn, 17.5 million accounts? What should I do with my exchange?
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TestnetFreeloader
· 15h ago
NGL, this time really blew up, social media is flooded with 17.5 million accounts... I already changed my exchange password, but I still have to check each one individually, damn it.
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CryptoWageSlave
· 21h ago
Whoa, 17.5 million accounts? I linked my social media account to the exchange and I was just stunned.
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GateUser-4745f9ce
· 01-11 02:50
ngl this breach really can't be contained this time, 17.5 million accounts directly compromised... My social media accounts have long been disconnected from the exchange, and it now seems that was the right decision.
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StopLossMaster
· 01-11 02:48
Here we go again, 17.5 million accounts exposed... This time it's really panic mode, gotta change the password quickly.
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MEVHunterZhang
· 01-11 02:37
NGL, this time it was a pretty big blow, 17.5 million accounts... My social media account is linked to my wallet, and I'm a bit panicked now.
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OffchainOracle
· 01-11 02:32
Oh my god, 17.5 million accounts exposed... Is my private key still safe?
A major social media platform just got hit—17.5 million user accounts compromised in a data breach that's already flooding inboxes with password reset notifications. The leaked data is basically a golden ticket for scammers: emails, phone numbers, personal details. Identity fraud and phishing attacks? Expect them. For crypto users, this hits different—if your social media account is linked to your exchange accounts or crypto wallet recovery phrases, you're potentially exposed. The platform's parent company hasn't officially acknowledged the breach yet, but security experts are already sounding alarms. Time to enable two-factor authentication everywhere and audit which services have your personal info.