16 billion passwords have reportedly leaked in what is being called the largest data breach passwords ever uncovered. As per reports, researchers found that a massive hack exposed login credentials from major platforms. The data breach was allegedly caused by several infostealers malware to steal login details from infected devices. As per a report of Cybernews, researchers have discovered 30 exposed datasets containing a total of 16 billion passwords, with individual sets ranging from millions to over 3.5 billion records each. As per a report of Forbes, researchers revealed that the exposed data could grant access to “pretty much any online service imaginable, from Apple, Facebook, and Google, to GitHub, Telegram, and various government services.” FBI has reportedly warned people not to click on links in SMS messages. What Is a Zero-Click Hack? Know All About New ‘Interaction-Less’ Attack by Cybercriminals That Recently Compromised WhatsApp, Steps To Prevent and Stay Safe.

16 Billion Passwords Leaked

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