16 Billion Login Credentials Leaked Online, Cybernews Reports

Cybersecurity researchers at Cybernews have uncovered a massive leak involving 16 billion login credentials exposed in 30 online datasets. The information includes passwords from major platforms like Google, Facebook, and Apple. Though many entries are likely duplicates, the scale of the breach raises serious concerns about digital security. The credentials appear to have been compiled from multiple prior breaches and briefly surfaced online. Experts suspect the use of infostealers—malicious software that harvests sensitive data—as the main culprit. Users are advised to update their passwords, use multifactor authentication, and consider password managers to strengthen account protection.

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Source: AP News