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Facebook breach hits nearly 50 million accounts

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Facebook discovered a security breach affected 50 million user accounts, including Australians. Source: AAP

A Facebook security breach that affected nearly 50 million accounts has been discovered, the latest setback in a tumultuous year for the social media service.


Facebook says it recently discovered a security breach affecting nearly 50 million user accounts.

The hack is the latest setback for Facebook during a year of tumult for the global social media service.

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