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What are the implications of using hacked data for research?
A short thread inspired by the fact that, before AWs took it down, #Parler was extensively hacked and user data was leaked.
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cybernews.com/news/70tb-of-p…
A short thread inspired by the fact that, before AWs took it down, #Parler was extensively hacked and user data was leaked.
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cybernews.com/news/70tb-of-p…
The #Parler dataset seems crazy interesting for doing research, and my first reaction after the breach was to shre it with other #CompSocSci ppl.
However, I started having second thoughts, so what follows is to organize ideas and have it somewhere I can look back to.
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However, I started having second thoughts, so what follows is to organize ideas and have it somewhere I can look back to.
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Generally speaking, as far as the ethics of research goes a good advice would be to handle hacked data with caution.
First of all, there's an issue of quality. Data might be altered or incomplete, and the source cannot be considered accountable (assuming src is anonymous).
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First of all, there's an issue of quality. Data might be altered or incomplete, and the source cannot be considered accountable (assuming src is anonymous).
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Updated: Here's the final version of the #Parler post I made last night, now with more information about John, Alina, Rudy, and the possible long-term uses for the platform. @VickerySec @chrisinsilico @davetroy #parlerhack #ParlerApp trumpfile.org/parler/
#Parler is free for propaganda, but its “free speech” agenda is not extended to left-leaning users... Co-owner John Matze practically admitted that only conservatives have free speech privileges. #parlerhack trumpfile.org/parler/
A company called CarePICS announced that John Matze joined the company as their new CTO. The company’s Facebook page wasn’t updated for two years after John was hired, and the company never sent out a press release again. #Parler #parlerhack #ParlerHacked
trumpfile.org/parler/
trumpfile.org/parler/
BREAKING: There was just a #parlerhack, this was publicly available and unencrypted on their public API endpoint. Not sure what they've changed yet, although expect a ton of data shortly, we will post updates. #ParlerLeaks 
They quickly closed this down, although it is now indefinitely archived on here archive.ph/Mll5H
We're not going to be attempting to access any of their databases, although if you get further info on the #ParlerLeaks, DM us or privately send us info at copingmaga@pm.me
