Cybercriminals’ Delight: 183 Million Leaked Emails Roam Free, Google Says No Gmail Breach!
Millions of leaked credentials are hanging out on the web like uninvited party guests, thanks to cybercriminals sharing them through Telegram and other channels. Synthient’s sleuthing uncovered 183 million email addresses, debunking the myth of a Gmail breach. Remember, folks, if your password is “123456,” it’s time for an upgrade!
Hot Take:
Who knew that the internet was the Wild West of leaked credentials? Apparently, Synthient did! With 183 million unique email addresses floating around like unwanted chain mail, we’re all just one infostealer infection away from starring in our own cybersecurity horror story. Time to lock up your data tighter than a drum, folks!
Key Points:
- 183 million unique email addresses were found in a database of leaked credentials.
- The credentials were mainly shared via Telegram and originated from malware infections.
- Synthient’s database data was verified and added to Have I Been Pwned’s database.
- Only 9% of the data was new, but that still accounts for 16.4 million email addresses.
- Credential theft protection includes using multi-factor authentication and passkeys.
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