Week 4: Civil War & Reconstruction

Recently, Facebook has taken offline a database that allowed Facebook users' phone numbers to be googled. However, a cybersecurity researcher found a similar database that was similar to the one that was said to be taken off. It is unclear who or how the data was posted. The database allows you to search up a person/Facebook user, by their phone number.
This data exposes online users in a way they may be unaware of. This exposed data puts users at risk of scam phone calls. It is not just your Facebook profile and phone number that are available, however. Sensitive health records, demographic details, and information on job hunters.
As of the recent exposed data, Facebook estimates about 220 million users were effected. As a social media user, it is important to make sure every profile you have is turned to private. This will lower your chances of important data being exposed or you phone number getting to scam companies.