Flickr has confirmed a data breach, notifying customers that their private information may have been compromised due to a security incident involving a third-party service.

The breach is reported to have affected an undisclosed number of users, with potentially exposed data including personal details.

Flickr has not provided further information on the specifics of the breach or the third-party service involved, citing ongoing investigation.

Flickr has confirmed a data breach, warning customers that their private information may have been compromised. The breach occurred as a result of a third-party security issue, rather than a direct attack on Flickr itself.

The data breach is believed to have originated from a third-party service used by Flickr, although the company has not disclosed the name of the third-party involved. As a result of the breach, Flickr customers may have had their private information exposed, although the company has not provided further details on the nature of the data that was compromised.

The confirmation of the breach by Flickr is likely to cause concern among its users, who will be waiting for further information on the extent of the breach and what steps the company is taking to prevent similar incidents in the future. It is expected that Flickr will provide additional updates and guidance to its customers in the coming days, as the company works to contain and respond to the breach.