Malware Mayhem: Over 1 Billion Passwords Stolen in 2025!
Over 1 billion passwords were stolen by malware in the past year, says the Specops 2025 Breached Password Report. Despite meeting complexity requirements, millions were compromised. With Redline, Vidar, and Raccoon Stealer leading the charge, it’s clear that even strong passwords can’t always outmaneuver crafty malware in a digital heist.
Hot Take:
Who would’ve thought that in 2025, we’d still be using “123456” as our secret code to the universe? It seems our love for the path of least resistance is as strong as ever, and cybercriminals are loving it! With over a billion passwords making the rounds thanks to malware, it’s high time we stopped treating password security like a suggestion box at the DMV.
Key Points:
- Over 1 billion passwords were stolen by malware in the past year.
- 230 million stolen passwords met standard complexity requirements.
- Common weak passwords and base terms persist, indicating poor user education.
- Redline, Vidar, and Raccoon Stealer are the top three credential-stealing malware.
- The “malware-as-a-service” model is increasing the accessibility of cyber attacks.
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