Experts Advise Changing Passwords After Record 16 Billion Credentials Leak

A report revealed that 16 billion passwords from various datasets were leaked, but these did not come from a single breach and are likely inflated due to duplicates. Major companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple were not directly breached, though their data may be included. Individuals should stay vigilant by monitoring breaches, changing passwords regularly, enabling two-factor authentication, and using password managers and security keys to protect their personal information from cyber threats.