💨 Abstract

A major data breach exposed 16 billion passwords to various social media and government services. This breach, one of the largest ever, includes login credentials for platforms like Apple, Facebook, and Google. The exposed data comes from various sources, including credential stuffing lists and stealer malware. Cybersecurity experts advise users to update passwords, enable multi-factor authentication, and use strong, unique passwords for each account. Users are also urged to check their devices for malware and monitor for signs of fraud.

Courtesy: Sara Odeen-Isbister