Cybersecurity experts are urging internet users to take immediate steps to secure their online accounts, after largest-ever data leak exposed more than 16 billion login credentials including from major platforms like Google, Facebook, Apple, and even government services.

The breach, discovered by researchers at Cybernews, is believed to have been carried out using infostealers that harvested login data and other sensitive credentials from multiple platforms. “This is not just a leak – it’s a blueprint for mass exploitation,” Cybernews 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.”


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