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According to Facebook how many users Accounts are affected by security breach in Sept 2018?

Correct answer: B. 50 Million

  • A. 40 Million
  • B. 50 Million
  • C. 60 Million
  • D. 70 Million

Explanation

Facebook initially reported that the September 2018 security breach affected about 50 million accounts, after attackers exploited the “View As” feature. The company later said an additional 40 million accounts may have been affected by the vulnerability, but the commonly reported initial figure was 50 million.

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