Historic Data Breach Exposes Nearly 10 Billion Passwords

The RockYou2024 leak, posted by hacker 'ObamaCare', is the largest compilation of stolen passwords to date, combining old and new breaches.

The dataset, named RockYou2024, includes 9.9 billion plaintext passwords.
Cybersecurity experts warn of increased risks for credential stuffing and brute-force attacks.
The leak mixes data from previous breaches, significantly amplifying potential threats.
Users are advised to change passwords, enable multi-factor authentication, and use password managers.
Tools like Cybernews' Leaked Password Checker can help users determine if their passwords are compromised.