US EditionBillions of login credentials have been leaked online, Cybernews researchers say
- In late May 2025, cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler disclosed finding an extensive online repository with over 184 million unique account credentials linked to major services such as Google and Apple.
- Fowler identified the breach as the result of infostealer malware and reached out to the service hosting the database, leading to its removal from public access; however, the hosting service did not reveal the owner’s identity, leaving the motivation behind the breach uncertain.
- Researchers at Cybernews have monitored 30 exposed datasets containing billions of logins since the start of 2025, affecting social media, VPNs, government services, and tech companies.
- Vilius Petkauskas from Cybernews revealed to Forbes that the team identified 30 leaked collections of data, each ranging in size from tens of millions up to more than 3.5 billion individual records, raising concerns that hackers could potentially access a wide array of online platforms.
- The breach implies widespread risk of identity theft, fraud, and scams, prompting calls to use unique passwords, multi-factor authentication, and security tools to protect accounts.
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