Largest Ever Password Leak Exposes 10 Billion Credentials

The RockYou2024 database, uploaded to a crime forum, heightens risks of brute force and credential stuffing attacks.

Researchers found nearly 10 billion unique passwords in the RockYou2024 text file on BreachForums.
These passwords were accumulated from various breaches over the past 20 years, with 1.5 billion added since 2021.
The leak significantly increases the risk of brute force and credential stuffing attacks on online accounts.
Experts advise using unique passwords, password managers, and multi-factor authentication to enhance security.
Individuals can check if their passwords are compromised using tools like the Cybernews exposed passwords checker.