16 billion passwords leaked: What you need to know to protect your accounts

A massive data breach has exposed 16 billion login credentials across 30 databases, impacting users of major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Gmail. Researchers discovered the unprecedented leak, revealing fresh, weaponizable intelligence for cybercriminals. Experts urge immediate password changes, multi-factor authentication, and monitoring of accounts to mitigate potential exploitation.

16 billion passwords leaked: What you need to know to protect your accounts
A massive data breach has exposed 16 billion login credentials across 30 databases, impacting users of major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Gmail. Researchers discovered the unprecedented leak, revealing fresh, weaponizable intelligence for cybercriminals. Experts urge immediate password changes, multi-factor authentication, and monitoring of accounts to mitigate potential exploitation.