
A staggering 16 billion passwords linked to accounts on Apple, Facebook, Google, and government services have been exposed in what cybersecurity experts are calling the largest data breach ever.
The leak, reported by Cybernews, includes login credentials that could be used for phishing attacks and account takeovers.
Researchers discovered 30 exposed datasets, some containing over 3.5 billion records each. Interestingly, 29 of these datasets were said to be previously unknown, meaning the leaked data is suggested to be new and highly dangerous.
But according to Bleeping Computer, that’s not really the case. The publication said that it was just a compilation of previously leaked credentials that was packaged. Nevertheless, the news is still very concerning.
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The stolen credentials reportedly included URLs, usernames, and passwords, which could grant access to nearly any online service, including apps like Telegram, Github, and even government portals.
The breach is believed to be the work of multiple infostealers, though the exact number of affected users is unclear.
To help protect yourself online, you may change your passwords and set-up two-factor authentication.
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