FLICKR EMAILS USERS ABOUT DATA BREACH, PINS IT ON 3RD PARTY

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Flickr disclosed a data breach stemming from a compromised third-party email service provider, with attackers potentially accessing names, email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, general locations, and platform activity. The company shut down access to the affected system within hours and notified data protection authorities in both Europe and the US. No passwords or financial data were reportedly exposed, though Flickr has urged users to watch for phishing attempts and review account settings.