"Snowflake Data Breach Exposes Hundreds of Customer Passwords"

A significant data breach involving cloud storage company Snowflake may be one of the largest ever, with cybercriminals accessing customer accounts using stolen login details. The breach has affected major firms like Ticketmaster and Santander, with hackers claiming to sell data from other companies such as Advance Auto Parts and LendingTree. The incident underscores the importance of multifactor authentication and highlights the growing use of infostealer malware. Snowflake, along with cybersecurity firms, is investigating the breach, which has led to widespread concern and official alerts from cybersecurity agencies.