If lately we have been receiving strange calls or messages with links that are not exactly reliable, we could be among the victims of a gigantic cyber attack that has the usual protagonist. Facebook.
To find out, there is something that can help us. In fact, below is the link to a tool that, after entering the telephone number, analyzes the database relating to the cyber attack in search of information connected to us. The tool was created for free by a couple of Spanish guys.
Find out if your data is present in the Facebook dataleak
What happened to Facebook?
In April 2021, a huge dataset of personal data for more than 500 million Facebook users came to light.
This dataset was released online in disparate places online and according to surveys it had already been a few months that this data was available to a circle of malicious people.
This data includes:
- Facebook account ID
- Name and surname
- Gender
- Relationship status
- Home address and place of birth
- Work place
- Phone Number
What if i've been hacked?
If our data has been stolen we are subject to greater risks among the hateful ones personal harassment and phishing, or scams perpetrated through IT means.
So, citing the tool above, here's what to do if we're affected by this data leak:
The stolen data is publicly accessible, which means that anyone with a background in IT can access and consult it.
Given this, the most likely use of this data will be for mass phishing operations.
To stay safe, avoid:
- open unknown links, especially if they were sent to you via SMS or instant messaging chat (for example: Whatsapp, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, Signal)
- send your personal and work credentials to someone you do not completely trust
- trust any calls and / or text messages addressed to your phone number
This data breach could also be used for stalking and personal harassment purposes. If you feel you are at risk, consider changing your phone number.
