There is a significant risk of personal data from millions of users of Apple, Google, Facebook, and Telegram being compromised. Cybersecurity researchers have reported one of the largest data breaches to date, with over 1600 crore passwords leaked online. Cybercriminals might exploit these passwords to disclose personal details, photos, and videos of users. Moreover, they could engage in extensive cyber fraud using this sensitive information. A staggering 1600 crore login credentials have made their way online, according to cybersecurity experts. A report from Forbes indicates that these credentials belong to users accessing various services, including government platforms and those provided by companies like Apple, Facebook, Google, GitHub, and Telegram. Researchers uncovered a mysterious database containing 184 million records, which had been uploaded to an unsecured web server, significantly increasing the risk of a breach by cybercriminals.
Google issues advisory amid unprecedented password leak affecting Apple, Facebook, Telegram accounts
