Flickr Data Exposure via Third-Party Email Service Vulnerability
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Flickr disclosed a potential data breach affecting user information after a vulnerability in a third-party email service provider's system. The exposed data includes names, email addresses, IP addresses, and account activity. Flickr shut down the affected system within hours of discovering the issue on February 5, 2026. The company assured that passwords and payment card numbers were not compromised and advised users to review their account settings and update passwords.
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06.02.2026 11:43 1 articles · 12h ago
Flickr Data Breach Disclosed
On February 5, 2026, Flickr discovered a vulnerability in a third-party email service provider's system that may have exposed user information. The affected system was shut down within hours, and users were notified about the potential breach. The exposed data includes names, email addresses, IP addresses, and account activity.
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- Flickr discloses potential data breach exposing users' names, emails — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 06.02.2026 11:43
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Flickr notified users of a potential data breach due to a vulnerability in a third-party email service provider's system.
First reported: 06.02.2026 11:431 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Flickr discloses potential data breach exposing users' names, emails — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 06.02.2026 11:43
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Exposed data includes names, email addresses, IP addresses, account activity, and general location data.
First reported: 06.02.2026 11:431 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Flickr discloses potential data breach exposing users' names, emails — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 06.02.2026 11:43
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Flickr shut down access to the affected system within hours of being informed about the vulnerability on February 5, 2026.
First reported: 06.02.2026 11:431 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Flickr discloses potential data breach exposing users' names, emails — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 06.02.2026 11:43
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Passwords and payment card numbers were not compromised in the incident.
First reported: 06.02.2026 11:431 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Flickr discloses potential data breach exposing users' names, emails — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 06.02.2026 11:43
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Flickr advised users to review their account settings for unexpected changes and to be vigilant against phishing emails.
First reported: 06.02.2026 11:431 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Flickr discloses potential data breach exposing users' names, emails — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 06.02.2026 11:43
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Users are recommended to update their passwords if they use their Flickr credentials on other services.
First reported: 06.02.2026 11:431 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Flickr discloses potential data breach exposing users' names, emails — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 06.02.2026 11:43