Why You Should Update Your Passwords Immediately After Massive Data Breach Revealed
Tech & AI | July 7, 2024, 5:34 p.m.
This summer has brought news of a record-breaking data breach involving nearly 10 billion plainword passwords leaked in a file titled rockyou2024.txt. Posted on a popular hacking forum by a user named ObamaCare, this compilation is considered the largest of its kind. The passwords were sourced from various data breaches, including those of law firm Simmons & Simmons and online casino AskGamblers, posing a serious risk of credential stuffing attacks. Cybernews researchers warn that threat actors could exploit these passwords for unauthorized access to multiple accounts. Recent attacks on companies like Santander and Ticketmaster have already been attributed to credential stuffing, highlighting the urgency for individuals to create new, strong passwords with a mix of characters. This latest breach serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding personal information online.