Massive 16 Billion Passwords Leaked from Major Tech Giants
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Over 16 billion login credentials from major platforms like Google, Facebook, and Apple have been leaked in one of the largest cybersecurity breaches, though it was not due to a recent attack on these companies. Experts warn this leak could enable widespread exploitation, emphasizing the importance of using secure, passwordless authentication methods and multi-factor authentication to protect accounts.
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