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Evening Standard
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Martyn Landi

Twitter says there is ‘no evidence’ data leak came from exploiting its systems

Twitter has investigated reports that a database of users’ account details had been posted online

(Picture: PA)

Twitter says a list of usernames and passwords posted online by hackers was not obtained by exploiting vulnerabilities in the social media site’s security systems.

The company said it has carried out an investigation following reports earlier this month that a database had been posted online showing account details for more than 200 million Twitter users.

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