ALIEN TXTBASE Breach: 23 Billion Reasons to Check If You’ve Been Pwned!
Have I Been Pwned’s database now includes ALIEN TXTBASE, a colossal 1.5-terabyte data breach extravaganza. This data was harvested by sneaky malware, adding 23 billion stolen credentials and 244 million new passwords. HIBP’s new APIs let you search stealer logs like a pro, helping organizations tackle compromised credentials and protect against data breaches.
Hot Take:
Looks like aliens aren’t just interested in our cows and crop circles anymore; they’ve set their sights on our passwords too! With 23 billion entries, the “ALIEN TXTBASE” is less of a breach and more of an intergalactic buffet of stolen credentials. It’s like the aliens got tired of probing and decided to go phishing instead!
Key Points:
– ALIEN TXTBASE integrates a whopping 1.5 terabytes of stolen data into Have I Been Pwned (HIBP).
– The breach contains 23 billion entries, affecting 284 million email addresses.
– 244 million new passwords added to the Pwned Passwords database.
– HIBP introduces new APIs for enhanced data querying by organizations.
– Data originated from a Telegram channel distributing stolen credentials.