Tag: credential stuffing
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149 Million Credentials Exposed: Unsecured DB Leak Ripples Across Gmail, Facebook, and Binance
Massive Credential Exposure: A Startup or Host Mishap Reveals 149 Million Accounts In a startling cybersecurity incident, a researcher disclosed an unsecured database containing 149 million usernames and passwords. The breach nameplates an alarming cross-section of major platforms—Amazon-like scale without the official breach label. Among the exposed data are 48 million Gmail usernames and passwords,…
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149 Million Usernames Exposed in Unsecured Database: What You Need to Know
What Happened Security researchers recently disclosed a data exposure involving an unsecured database that contained approximately 149 million account usernames and passwords. The dataset reportedly included credentials associated with popular services, with estimates suggesting tens of millions linked to well-known platforms. The database was accessible without proper protections for an unspecified period before a researcher…
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Why Instagram Is Sending Password Reset Emails—and What It Means for Your Security
Overview: A surge in password reset emails In recent days, an unusual spike in password reset emails from Instagram has left many users puzzled and concerned. While the platform has faced scrutiny over security practices, the surge is strongly tied to a reported data breach affecting millions of accounts. Authorities and Instagram have noted that…