Cybernews researchers have discovered a massive leak of around 16 billion login credentials, exposing user data from platforms like Google, Facebook, and Apple. The credentials were found across 30 datasets compiled from multiple breaches over time, rather than a single incident. While many entries are likely duplicates, the scale of the leak suggests that many individuals had multiple accounts compromised.
The data was likely gathered through infostealers—malicious software designed to steal sensitive information from users’ devices. It’s unclear who currently holds the data or how it might be used, raising serious cybersecurity concerns.
Experts urge the public to improve cyber hygiene by changing passwords, using unique logins for each account, enabling multi-factor authentication, and considering the use of password managers or passkeys to protect against future breaches.
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