Redfin user info temporarily exposed due to ‘technical error’
The incident, which allowed some home shoppers to see other users’ contact details, occurred earlier this month and was fixed within a week, the company said.
November 13, 2025
Meghan Roos
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Meghan is a Southern California-based writer and editor with a background in breaking news, sports and entertainment coverage. She led a team at Women's Running magazine, worked as a digital producer at a San Diego-based television news station and covered multiple content areas as a reporter at Newsweek. In her free time, Meghan enjoys running, attending concerts and playing with her incredibly sassy dachshund.
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