16 Billion Passwords Leak in Largest Breach Ever—Apple, Google, Facebook Users at Risk
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- Over 16 billion credentials leaked, affecting Apple, Google, Facebook, and more.
- Breach includes recent data from infostealer malware, not old leaks.
- Users should change passwords and enable two-factor authentication immediately.
In what security researchers are calling the largest data breach in history, a massive compilation of 16 billion stolen usernames and passwords has been uncovered in a series of exposed databases. These collections include logins tied to Apple, Google, Facebook, GitHub, Telegram, VPNs, and even government services.
Each database ranged from tens of millions to over 3.5 billion entries, with the average containing 550 million records. New sets of credentials continue to emerge, signaling a persistent and growing threat.
Researchers warn that this breach isn’t a rehash of old leaks. Instead, it contains fresh, active data gathered recently through infostealer malware. These tools automatically collect credentials from infected devices, including tokens, cookies, and metadata. That makes the breach especially dangerous for users lacking multi-factor authentication.
Weapon for cybercrime: credential stuffing and phishing
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16 Billion Passwords Leak in Largest Breach Ever—Apple, Google, Facebook Users at Risk
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- Over 16 billion credentials leaked, affecting Apple, Google, Facebook, and more.
- Breach includes recent data from infostealer malware, not old leaks.
- Users should change passwords and enable two-factor authentication immediately.
In what security researchers are calling the largest data breach in history, a massive compilation of 16 billion stolen usernames and passwords has been uncovered in a series of exposed databases. These collections include logins tied to Apple, Google, Facebook, GitHub, Telegram, VPNs, and even government services.
Each database ranged from tens of millions to over 3.5 billion entries, with the average containing 550 million records. New sets of credentials continue to emerge, signaling a persistent and growing threat.
Researchers warn that this breach isn’t a rehash of old leaks. Instead, it contains fresh, active data gathered recently through infostealer malware. These tools automatically collect credentials from infected devices, including tokens, cookies, and metadata. That makes the breach especially dangerous for users lacking multi-factor authentication.
Weapon for cybercrime: credential stuffing and phishing
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