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Ex-Meta Engineer's 30K Photo Heist Exposes Access Nightmares

One ex-Meta worker. 30,000 private Facebook photos downloaded. This isn't just a rogue employee story—it's a glaring flaw in how tech giants guard their troves.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read
Silhouette of engineer downloading private photos from Facebook interface under investigation spotlight

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Insider threats exploit RBAC gaps long after employees leave. 𝕏
  • Meta's photo architecture prioritizes speed over airtight security. 𝕏
  • This foreshadows a shift to user-owned data in social platforms. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Hacker News

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