Data Breach
Reddit Data Breach
0 records exposed • February 2023
A Reddit employee clicked a phishing link and entered their password on a fake website. Hackers used this to access Reddit's internal systems.
What Happened
Reddit was breached when an employee fell for a phishing attack. The attackers gained access to internal documents, code, and business systems.
Attack method: Phishing attack on employee
What Data Was Exposed
Internal documents, Source code, Dashboards, Business systems
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Enable two-factor authentication on Reddit
- 2.
Change Reddit password if using elsewhere
Lessons for Businesses
- • Phishing-resistant MFA is essential
- • Employees are often the weakest link
- • Transparent disclosure builds trust
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