Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published

News

Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published

08.04.2021 News

Facebook reported that the data of 530 million users of the social network were made public after receiving data from the platform through the function of importing contacts, and not as a result of a hacker attack. This is stated in the Facebook report on the incident.

It is noted that the attackers stole data for the period up to September 2019. At the same time, they could use automated software to collect publicly available information from the Internet, which, in the end, was published on an online forum.

“We are confident that this particular problem that allowed them to steal data in 2019 no longer exists. We believe that the data was removed from people’s Facebook profiles by attackers using our contact importer. This feature was designed to help people easily find their friends, who can be contacted in our services using their contact lists, “the company explained.

Facebook claims to have stepped up the importer as soon as it learned of its use by attackers who used software to simulate the social network application. The initial functionality allowed you to set a set of user profiles and get some information about those of them who have public accounts. However, the attackers could not obtain health information, finances or passwords.

 

Other articles

  • globallogic hexacta
    News

    GlobalLogic Acquires Hexacta, an Innovative Digital Engineering Firm in Latin America

    Company Continues Strategic Expansion Adding New Service Capabilities, Talent, and Broadening Nearshore Footprint SAN JOSE, Calif.—January 5, 2023— GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and Digital Engineering Leader, today announced the acquisition of Hexacta, a Pan-Latin-America digital and data engineering company. The acquisition is part of GlobalLogic’s continued strategy to expand its offerings, and its […]

  • globallogic healthtech 1
    News

    GlobalLogic engineers help create nearly 10% of the global medical device market

    Last year, the global medical device market reached $532.62 billion, according to Mordor Intelligence. Ukrainian engineers are involved in the projects of key players, which occupy almost 10% of the market. This share can be estimated at 50 billion US dollars*. Domestic specialists create more than a hundred software solutions of various levels. These include […]

  • 2779913
    News

    Twitter працює над відновленням відеосервісу Vine

    Новий власник Twitter Ілон Маск доручив інженерам попрацювати над перезавантаженням Vine, яке може бути готове до кінця нинішнього року. Про це повідомляє Axios. Зазначається, що інженерам компанії необхідно вивчити стару кодову базу відеосервісу, яка не змінювалася та не оновлювалася з моменту закриття, а саме з 2016 року, коли з’ясувалося, що майданчик не витримує конкуренції. Втім, одне з […]

  • picturepicture 156446930057951110266878 96171
    News

    CREDIT AGRICOLE TOPS THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY RATING AMONG BANKS ACCORDING TO STANDARD-RATING

    Credit Agricole has been ranked first in the social responsibility rating of the banking sector, created by Standard-Rating based on the 2022 half-year results. The rating agency commended the bank’s contribution to the economy of Ukraine. The bank has paid UAH 100 million in taxes in advance, while issuing UAH 1.2 billion in loans under […]

  • impact automotive
    News

    How Ukrainian developers make impact on road safety

    From October 1, drivers must turn on the dipped headlights of the car outside the city. This helps to additionally mark the vehicle in conditions of low visibility within the autumn-winter period. GlobalLogic reminds about the importance of compliance with traffic rules and tells about the developments of Ukrainian engineers that affect road safety. In […]

  • 750x450 press release image ua
    News

    Intellias completes acquisition of Digitally Inspired, strengthening expertise in the Retail and eСommerce industry

    Intellias, a global software engineering and digital consulting company, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Digitally Inspired, a fast growing, UK based peer, focusing on the Retail and eCommerce industry. “I am delighted to welcome the Digitally Inspired team to Intellias. It is symbolic that Intellias’ twentieth anniversary coincided with signing an agreement […]

  • shutterstock 1920327596
    News

    3×4, a recently-founded Ukrainian Web3 fundraising platform, launches its first campaign

    3×4, a Web3 fundraising platform for non-profits, has been launched in Ukraine to bring innovative crypto & NFT fundraising to the rising number of social impact causes. 3×4 helps non-profit organizations to fundraise utilizing NFTs in collaborations with artists and brands while providing donors utility, revenue and transparency. The idea of 3×4 was born in […]

  • 632595f853279441907151 730x410
    News

    The September, 29 will take place the international investment forum REBUILDING UKRAINE WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR: International Investment Fair

    In order to present existing opportunities and draw attention of the international business community, UkraineInvest organizes an international forum with the participation of leading business representatives and expert environment of Ukraine and the world. The need to rebuild Ukraine creates a variety of attractive investment projects aimed at contributing to shaping a new economy of […]

Read also

Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

The first amount of payments on GDP warrants announced

On May 31, Ukraine will make payments for the first time on GDP warrants issued as part of public debt restructuring in 2015. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Finance. The first payment will be $ 40.75 million. Taking into account the total notional or nominal amount for which GDP […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

If you believe in yourself, work and learn all the time – success in business is inevitable

Personal position, incredible belief in yourself and in what you do, the constant acquisition of new skills and flexibility, having learned which, in the future you will be able to beat usefully any idea. These are the most important principles by which develops business, said business manager Yuliia Zoteeva. During her training Yuliia substantiate her […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

One of the largest coffee producers is going to pay 122 million hryvnia dividends

PJSC “Jacobs Ukraine” (Trostyanets, Sumy region) is going to pay shareholders dividends of 121.87 million hryvnia in the period from 22 August to 23 December 2016. According to the company’s data in the information disclosure system of the National Commission on Securities and Stock Market, the decision has been taken by the general meeting of […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

Deutsche Bank was able to resolve the conflict with the United States: the case is closed

Deutsche Bank was able to resolve the conflict with the US regulator, agreeing with the charges of tax evasion and taking on the obligation to pay a fine in the amount of $ 95 million. It is reported by financial portal MinFin with reference to the foreign sources. In a statement, the bank’s press secretary […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

“GSK” and “Vir Biotechnology” go to phase of the 3 studies of antibodies against COVID-19

Companies Vir Biotechnology, Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) announced the global extension to phase 3 of the COMET-ICE study, which evaluates the effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies – VIR-7831 for early treatment of COVID-19 in patients at high risk of hospitalization. VIR-7831 (also known as GSK4182136) is the fully human monoclonal antibody against SARS-CoV-2, selected for […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

The State Food and Grain Corporation of Ukraine plans to export soybeans to China

The State Food and Grain Corporation of Ukraine plans to expand the list of export products sold in China, and to enter the Chinese soybean market, says the  “UkrAgroConsult”. It is reported that this is a promising direction because of no quotas, the quality of Ukrainian soybeans, namely, the statutory bar for GMO content and […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

Ukraine will set up a helicopter repair base in Turkey

On Wednesday, August 18, Ukrspetsexport signed a framework contract with the Turkish THK Teknik A.Ş. to establish a repair base for Mi-17 helicopters in Turkey. According to Ukroboronprom, the document was signed during the international exhibition of the defense industry IDEF-2021. The contract provides for the repair of equipment of Turkish customers and the execution […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

Naftogaz told how Ukraine can defeat NS-2

Ukraine continues to work on prevention the Russian Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline from operating. The methods by which Kyiv hopes to prevent the launch of the gas pipeline were revealed by the head of Naftogaz Yuriy Vitrenko in an interview with Radio Svoboda. “The battle is lost, but the war is not lost. And our” […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

Tesla received record profits

American electric car maker Tesla Inc ended the first quarter of this year with record profits, but the company’s revenue was slightly worse than market forecasts. This is stated in a press release from Tesla. Thus, the company’s net income in January-March was $ 438 million, or $ 0.39 per share, compared to $ 16 […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

Switzerland will buy 4.5 million doses of coronavirus vaccine from Moderna

The Swiss government has signed an agreement with the American biotechnology company Moderna, which will provide the country with early access to the coronavirus vaccine. Under the agreement, Switzerland will receive 4.5 million doses of the vaccine. Following this news, Moderna shares on the market on August 7 increased by 1.68% and reached $ 75. […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

Darnytsia accelerated the release of drugs on the market

Darnytsia launches five types of drugs for the treatment of cardiac, neurological, gastroenterological and respiratory diseases. This was reported by the company’s press service. So, in March, a drug for the treatment of dementia Memtek was introduced. It is produced for Darnytsia in the European Union. It is noted that the acceleration of the release […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

USA Department of Justice filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the Volkswagen Group

The world’s largest car manufacturing company Volkswagen, which has recently been involved in a major diesel scandal for understating  of emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere, will now be sued in court on charges of violation of environmental legislation. Recently the USA Department of Justice filed a civil suit in federal court. The statement […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

Tesla Shares fell due to a bad news from China

Shares of Tesla closed on Monday with a fall of 1.44%, continuing to decline on Tuesday, their price is now below $ 2000. This situation was preceded by a Bloomberg publication on reducing the number of registrations of Tesla, electric cars made in China. Tesla did not confirm the information; in its reports the company […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

Ukraine has extended the embargo on Russian goods

According to Resolution №269 of March 29, wheat, sunflower oil, detergents, newsprint, cardboard, craft paper and craft cardboard, toilet paper, cosmetic wipes, hand towels, tablecloths and napkins were added to the list. The list also includes boxes, boxes, bags, packages, rope made of other alloy steels, drilling tools, and other carts and running balancing carts, […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

For the first time, the National Bank fined collectors for ethics violation

For the first time, the National Bank fined a collection company for violating the requirements of ethical conduct in settling overdue debts. This was reported by the NBU. “The National Bank, as a body that regulates and supervises the activities of non-banking financial institutions, has revealed a violation of the requirements of the legislation on […]

Next
Facebook explained how the data of 500 million users were published
News

The external debt of Ukraine added $ 2.5 billion

In the second quarter of 2020, Ukraine’s gross external debt increased by $ 2.5 billion and amounted to $ 122.8 billion, according to the National Bank. In terms of GDP, debt increased to 78.8% from 75.1% at the end of the first quarter. At the beginning of the year the figure was 78.6%. “External debt […]

Next