The value of leaked data in online social networks
inforesearchPeer-Reviewed
security
Source: Elsevier Security JournalsMay 9, 2026
Summary
This academic paper from September 2026 examines how valuable leaked data from online social networks can be to attackers and malicious actors. The research, published in Computers & Security, analyzes the characteristics and potential uses of personal information that gets exposed when social media platforms experience breaches or data leaks.
Classification
Attack SophisticationModerate
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Original source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167404826001136?dgcid=rss_sd_all
First tracked: May 9, 2026 at 02:00 AM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 40%