Recently on a specific forum, a new database was released containing Linkedin account information. This database supposedly contains at least 700 million account details, though there have been postings claiming that there are more details in addition to those 700 million. The information that was released seems to be accurate, but it is impossible to tell if the entire database is real, as the database is locked behind a paywall. The information also seems to primarily be gathered through a python scraper or similar method and does not contain account passwords. However, it does contain physical location information and a number of other personal details. I won't link the sale thread, but here are a few articles describing the situation. Privacy sharks , Restore privacy , Business Today .
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