Over 16 billion passwords and personal data records have been leaked in what cybersecurity experts are calling the largest data breach ever recorded — with Portuguese users as the primary victims. More than 3.5 billion records linked to Portuguese accounts have been exposed.
🔍 Key Facts:
- The breach involves data from 30 separate leaks, making it a coordinated and massive-scale attack.
- Exposed data includes passwords, usernames, cookies, tokens, and other sensitive information.
- Affected platforms: Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Telegram, Netflix, Microsoft, PayPal, and more.
Cause:
Experts believe the leak is the result of 'infostealer' malware, designed to quietly infiltrate devices and extract login credentials and personal data. The records span both recent and older breaches.
Potential Impacts:
- Identity theft
- Access to banking, crypto wallets, and government systems
- Compromised corporate and confidential data
Warnings Issued:
- Google is urging users to change passwords immediately.
- The FBI warns against clicking suspicious links, especially from SMS messages.
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