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2.8 Billion User Profiles Leaked in X Data Breach

3/31/2025

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In a shocking revelation, hacker "ThinkingOne" has leaked over 2.8 billion user profiles from X, previously known as Twitter. This massive data breach, reportedly orchestrated by a former employee, exposes sensitive account details, tweet histories, and email addresses, sparking alarm as the number of compromised accounts dwarfs X's total user base.

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In a shocking revelation, hacker "ThinkingOne" has leaked over 2.8 billion user profiles from X, previously known as Twitter. This massive data breach, reportedly orchestrated by a former employee, exposes sensitive account details, tweet histories, and email addresses, sparking alarm as the number of compromised accounts dwarfs X's total user base.