Massive Data Breach Hits Billions of Logins Across Google, Facebook and GitHub
The post Massive Data Breach Hits Billions of Logins Across Google, Facebook and GitHub appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In brief A major data breach has exposed sensitive information, sparking fresh concerns about cybersecurity. The previously unreported data breach has exposed more than 16 billion login credentials. Experts warn that poor adoption of multi-factor authentication and passkeys leaves users vulnerable. A previously unreported data breach has exposed more than 16 billion login credentials, making it one of the largest compilations of stolen personal data ever discovered. First reported by Cybernews, the trove of data includes credentials for widely used services, including Facebook, Google, Telegram, and GitHub, as well as access to corporate, developer, and government websites. Researchers from Cybernews said the information likely comes from a mix of infostealer malware logs, credential stuffing databases, and previously repackaged leaks. “This is not just a leak – it’s a blueprint for mass exploitation,” Cybernews researchers said in a statement. “With over 16 billion login records exposed, cybercriminals now have unprecedented access to personal credentials that can be used for account takeover, identity theft, and highly targeted phishing.” Google, Facebook parent Meta, and GitHub did not immediately respond to Decrypt’s requests for comment. An info-stealer is malicious software that secretly collects sensitive data—such as passwords, financial information, and browser activity—and sends it to cybercriminals. Unlike keyloggers, info-stealers not only capture what a victim types but also scan systems for stored passwords, cookies, autofill data, and other exploitable information. The researchers identified 30 datasets, each ranging from tens of millions to more than 3.5 billion records. The average dataset contained around 550 million entries. According to Cybernews, the datasets were briefly exposed online through unsecured cloud storage. While they were quickly taken down, the exposure was enough for the datasets to be collected and analyzed. The individuals or groups responsible for the leak have not been identified. In a separate incident, Coinbase disclosed…
The post Massive Data Breach Hits Billions of Logins Across Google, Facebook and GitHub appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
In brief A major data breach has exposed sensitive information, sparking fresh concerns about cybersecurity. The previously unreported data breach has exposed more than 16 billion login credentials. Experts warn that poor adoption of multi-factor authentication and passkeys leaves users vulnerable. A previously unreported data breach has exposed more than 16 billion login credentials, making it one of the largest compilations of stolen personal data ever discovered. First reported by Cybernews, the trove of data includes credentials for widely used services, including Facebook, Google, Telegram, and GitHub, as well as access to corporate, developer, and government websites. Researchers from Cybernews said the information likely comes from a mix of infostealer malware logs, credential stuffing databases, and previously repackaged leaks. “This is not just a leak – it’s a blueprint for mass exploitation,” Cybernews researchers said in a statement. “With over 16 billion login records exposed, cybercriminals now have unprecedented access to personal credentials that can be used for account takeover, identity theft, and highly targeted phishing.” Google, Facebook parent Meta, and GitHub did not immediately respond to Decrypt’s requests for comment. An info-stealer is malicious software that secretly collects sensitive data—such as passwords, financial information, and browser activity—and sends it to cybercriminals. Unlike keyloggers, info-stealers not only capture what a victim types but also scan systems for stored passwords, cookies, autofill data, and other exploitable information. The researchers identified 30 datasets, each ranging from tens of millions to more than 3.5 billion records. The average dataset contained around 550 million entries. According to Cybernews, the datasets were briefly exposed online through unsecured cloud storage. While they were quickly taken down, the exposure was enough for the datasets to be collected and analyzed. The individuals or groups responsible for the leak have not been identified. In a separate incident, Coinbase disclosed…
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