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Compares the 2025 mega-leak of 16 billion fresh credentials with the 2024 “RockYou 2024” compilation, clarifies why the newer breach is more dangerous, and outlines immediate mitigation steps for users and organizations.
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Researchers have confirmed an unprecedented leak of 16 billion passwords impacting Apple, Facebook, Google and countless other services. Learn what happened and how to protect your accounts.- Published on
Maps the full attack surface for password theft—infostealer malware, phishing, brute-force, credential stuffing, MitM, and cloud misconfigurations—while pairing each vector with concrete defensive measures.- Published on
Explains why 2025 guidance favors long passphrases over short complex strings, details entropy advantages, and provides implementation tips for individuals and enterprises.- Published on
Offers a rapid 60-second, 10-step checklist to confirm exposure after a breach, rotate passwords, enable MFA, purge sessions, and set up ongoing monitoring.