Your Account Credentials Are Probably in This Massive Leaked Database
1 min read
Summary
A cybersecurity researcher has discovered a database of 184 million credentials that has been left exposed on the internet.
The data, weighing 47.42 GB, includes login information such as emails, passwords and URLs for major websites such as Apple, Amazon, Google and Microsoft.
The researcher believes the database shows signs of being accessed by malware designed to steal data, but it is not clear where the data leak originated, how long it has been exposed or who has had access to it.
It is believed that the data could be used for a number of attacks, including phishing and corporate espionage, meaning millions of people are at risk of having their data and accounts compromised.
It is recommended that people change their passwords immediately, and enable two-factor authentication.
