Massive data breach exposes over 10 lakh account credentials
A huge security slip has exposed passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) codes of over a million users from big names like Google and Instagram.
The breach happened through Fink Telecom, a Switzerland-based messaging provider that handles sensitive account info for over a thousand companies—including banks and popular online platforms.
How the breach happened
Messages meant to keep your accounts safe—like those with 2FA codes, phone numbers, and account IDs—were visible not just to Fink Telecom but also their partners.
This means private details could have been seen by more people than you'd expect, putting user security at real risk.
Switch to authenticator apps or passkeys
If you use SMS for logins or verification, it's a good time to switch things up.
Experts recommend using authenticator apps or passkeys instead—they're much harder to hack and keep your accounts safer from these kinds of breaches.