21
Jun
16 Billion Passwords Leak in Unprecedented Breach Impacting Google, Facebook, Apple and More
Tech & Security

16 Billion Passwords Leak in Unprecedented Breach Impacting Google, Facebook, Apple and More

A staggering 16 billion passwords have been leaked from 30 unsecured databases, affecting users across Google, Facebook, Apple, and other major platforms. Infostealer malware harvested the data from infected devices, making account takeovers and identity theft a real risk. Security experts urge users and organizations to adopt two-factor authentication, monitor for suspicious activity, and ramp up cybersecurity defenses.

Kellan Fitzpatrick