How secure are my ‘contacts’ details?

Martinecook
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I’ve recently been ‘hacked’ I’ve reported this. But I’m concerned for my friends details in my contacts, are these secure?
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PayPal_Olivia
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Hi @Martinecook,

 

I understand your concern for your friends. Essentially, only the information you can see when you log in to your own account is what would have been visible. The email addresses or phone numbers of the people with whom you have had transactions, along with their names, would be visible to someone who gains access to your password and can view your transaction history. None of their other information, such as financial credentials, passwords, or other other protected data would be visible.

 

I hope this helps!

 

Olivia

 

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PayPal_Olivia
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Hi @Martinecook,

 

I understand your concern for your friends. Essentially, only the information you can see when you log in to your own account is what would have been visible. The email addresses or phone numbers of the people with whom you have had transactions, along with their names, would be visible to someone who gains access to your password and can view your transaction history. None of their other information, such as financial credentials, passwords, or other other protected data would be visible.

 

I hope this helps!

 

Olivia

 

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Martinecook
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Thank you Olivia That puts my mind at rest!
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PayPal_Olivia
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Hi @Martinecook,

 

I'm glad I could help!

 

Olivia

 

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