You may want to update your passwords. About 16 billion were leaked in a massive data breach, according to a report from Cybernews.
They’re an independent media company that focuses on cybersecurity.
The site says it includes Apple, Google, Facebook, and other major platforms.
Cybernews calls it “one of the largest data breaches in history.”
The site says 30 databases were stolen— including social media, VPN logins, corporate, and development platforms.
According to the researchers at Cybernews, credential leaks at this scale are fuel for phishing campaigns, account takeovers, ransomware intrusions, and business email compromise (BEC) attacks.
The site did not say who was behind the breach.
Here’s what you can do right now to protect yourself:
- Reset your passwords just in case. Better safe than sorry.
- Select strong, unique passwords that are not reused across multiple platforms
- Make sure passwords include special characters, numbers, and are case sensitive
- Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible
- Closely monitor your accounts
- Contact customer support in case of any suspicious activity
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