Cybersecurity researchers revealed a staggering 16 billion login credentials found in publicly accessible datasets, warning users to change passwords and enhance security measures. This extensive collection, largely pulled from 'infostealers' and old data breaches, poses significant risks, potentially allowing criminals unauthorized access to major services like Facebook and Google. Despite no new breaches at these companies, the incident underscores the persistent issue of stolen data circulation. The research led by Bob Diachenko highlighted that 85% of the data originates from infostealer malware, emphasizing the need for ongoing vigilance against such threats.
Internet users are being urged to change their passwords and bolster their online security after cybersecurity researchers discovered 16 billion login credentials in publicly exposed datasets.
The exposed credentials could offer access to services including Facebook, Google, and Apple, though none of these companies suffered a new breach.
Cybersecurity analysts caution that this is not the result of a new major data breach, but rather a reflection of how dangerous and widely available previously stolen data remains.
According to Cybernews researcher Bob Diachenko, 85% of the exposed information appears to be from infostealer logs, revealing the ongoing threat from malware.
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