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    Meta Platforms

    Menlo Park, California • 86482 employees • Technology

    Industry

    Technology

    Security Incidents

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    Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc., is an American multinational technology conglomerate headquartered in Menlo Park, California. It is renowned for its social media and communication services, including the ownership of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus. The company focuses on connecting people through social media, advancing virtual reality (VR) technologies, and now extensively invests in building the metaverse to create more immersive digital experiences.

    Security Incidents

    Meta Platforms Breach of Oct 2022
    Severity Score
    Low to Moderate

    Type

    Phishing Attack

    Summary

    In October 2022, Meta experienced a significant security breach where threat actors exploited vulnerabilities in third-party apps to harvest user credentials. The breach was part of a broader phishing campaign that targeted Facebook users through malicious apps disguised as photo editors, games, and other utilities. Meta reported that approximately one million users were affected, with their login information potentially compromised. The company took swift action to notify impacted users and provided guidance on securing their accounts, including enabling two-factor authentication. Meta also w...
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    Severity

    The breach was severe as Meta discovered more than 400 malicious apps on Android and iOS designed to steal account credentials, impacting nearly 1 million users. These apps were specifically crafted to compromise user data and pose a significant threat to the security of the affected accounts.

    Impact

    The breach impacted approximately 1 million Facebook users who may have had their account credentials stolen due to security flaws in the malicious apps. This breach could lead to unauthorized access to personal information and potential misuse of the compromised accounts.

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