This article was originally published in Rest of World, which focuses on technology’s effect outside the Western world. A significant data breach has exposed approximately 16 billion login credentials, endangering users of major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Google, and Apple to potential fraud and identity theft. The compromised data, found…
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…
A significant class action settlement of $177 million has emerged from a legal battle involving AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States. Customers who have been with AT&T may find themselves eligible to claim part of this settlement, although expecting a substantial payout may be unrealistic.…
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…
New York — A staggering number of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into publicly accessible datasets, providing cybercriminals with unprecedented access to a multitude of online accounts, as disclosed by researchers at Cybernews. In a report released this week, Cybernews announced the discovery of 30 compromised datasets, collectively…
