Massive data leaks are one of the biggest challenges for everyone's digital security. When a platform or application undergoes a computer attack, databases containing emails and user keys are often published in malicious web forums. The real danger of this scenario is that cybercriminals use automated systems to massively test those same credentials in other critical services, such as online banking, personal email or social networks.
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Massive data leaks are one of the biggest challenges for everyone's digital security. When a platform or application undergoes a computer attack, databases containing emails and user keys are often published in malicious web forums. The real danger of this scenario is that cybercriminals use automated systems to massively test those same credentials in other critical services, such as online banking, personal email or social networks.