Billions of passwords exposed in massive data breach

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20 Jun 2025 • 4:00 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Researchers have uncovered what they describe as the largest data breach ever, exposing 16 billion login credentials and passwords.
  • The leaked data includes access information for major platforms like Apple, Facebook, Google, other social media accounts, and government services.
  • Most of the 30 exposed datasets, containing billions of records, were previously unreported, indicating new and potentially exploitable intelligence.
  • The leak prompted Google to advise billions of users to change their passwords and the FBI to warn against opening suspicious SMS links.
  • Experts recommend using password management solutions, avoiding password sharing, and remaining vigilant against potential compromises.

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