Las Vegas, NV 1-10-2024: Google booth during CES at the Convention Center. In a shocking revelation for cybersecurity experts, a staggering 16 billion login credentials, including usernames, emails, and passwords linked to major platforms such as Apple, Google, and Facebook, have been found leaked online. Alarmingly, this data breach encompasses…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Chinese AI Application Encounters Privacy Concerns in Europe Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 27, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A German data protection authority has mandated that Apple and Google remove the Chinese-developed DeepSeek AI application from their app marketplaces.…
U.S. and international law enforcement have detained a British national, believed to be the infamous hacker known as “IntelBroker,” alongside four individuals presumed to be associated with the BreachForums online marketplace for illicitly obtained data. The primary suspect, identified in an indictment as 25-year-old Kai Logan West, was apprehended in…
Massive Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Passwords: Immediate Action Required In a staggering revelation, a data breach has compromised approximately 16 billion passwords, marking one of the most significant cybersecurity incidents in recent history. This breach has drawn widespread attention and concern, particularly among business owners and tech professionals who…
Data Security, Incident & Breach Response, Security Operations Experts Challenge the Authenticity of Claims Regarding 16 Billion Stolen Credentials Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • June 20, 2025 This carved stone head from the pre-Hispanic Olmec culture in present-day Tabasco, Mexico, is truly colossal. (Image: Andreas Wolochow/Shutterstock) Recent reports of a…
Massive Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Credentials: Impact on Users and Organizations A significant data breach has come to light, revealing approximately 16 billion login credentials across 30 databases. This unprecedented leak poses a risk to users on prominent platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Gmail, and Apple, among others. The…
Recent reports indicate that over 16 billion login credentials from various platforms have been compromised in one of the largest data breaches to date. Cybersecurity experts in the UAE are emphasizing the urgent need for businesses to strengthen their password security protocols in light of this alarming revelation. The exposed…
Recent cybersecurity research has raised alarms in the online community, urging users to update their passwords and enhance digital security measures. Analysts at Cybernews have identified an alarming 16 billion login records that may be accessible to cybercriminals, stemming from vulnerabilities associated with infostealing malware and various data leaks. The…
Q: How can I determine if my passwords are affected by the recent breach? A: Recent reports have highlighted a significant data breach involving close to 10 billion unique passwords and over 16 billion total entries. The reemergence of the “RockYou2024” file—originally compiled last year but now updated with additional…
