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Leaks • May 29, 2026

The 2021 LinkedIn Data Breach: 700 Million Professional Profiles Exposed

In June 2021, a massive dataset containing scraped information from approximately 700 million LinkedIn accounts was posted online, covering a large portion of the platform's user base at the time. Learn how this large-scale API abuse occurred, what data was aggregated, and how to protect your digital identity.

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Leaks • May 27, 2026

The 2019 Facebook Data Leak Explained: 533 Million Records Exposed

In 2021, a dataset of 533 million Facebook users scraped in 2019 was leaked for free. Learn how the Contact Importer vulnerability exposed phone numbers and what it means for your privacy.

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The 2021 LinkedIn Data Breach: 700 Million Professional Profiles Exposed

The 2019 Facebook Data Leak Explained: 533 Million Records Exposed

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