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Jun 20, 2025
Massive data breach exposes 184 million account credentials
Over 184 million account details—including usernames, passwords, and emails from platforms like Google, Microsoft, and Facebook—were found sitting unprotected online.
Cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler spotted the massive leak in a plain text database and quickly flagged it.
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How hackers can use leaked data
The exposed database is tied to infostealer malware that hackers use to swipe personal info. While the source is still a mystery, the risk is real: leaked details could be used for account takeovers.
Fowler suggests using strong, unique passwords, turning on multi-factor authentication (MFA), and trying a password manager.
It's also smart to check if your info was leaked using sites like HaveIBeenPwned and keep your security software up to date.