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10mo ago

Largest Password Leak in History Exposes 10 Billion Credentials

The RockYou2024 breach significantly heightens risks of credential stuffing and brute-force attacks.

A user named 'ObamaCare' has leaked nearly 10 billion unique plaintext passwords in what has been deemed the largest hacking forum password leak ever.
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RockYou2024 10 Billion Password Leak What We Know

Overview

  • Nearly 10 billion plaintext passwords were leaked on a hacking forum by user 'ObamaCare'.
  • The RockYou2024 list is an updated compilation of older leaks with 1.5 billion new passwords added.
  • Cybersecurity experts warn of increased risks for online accounts due to the vast number of exposed credentials.
  • Brute-force and credential stuffing attacks are expected to rise as a result of this breach.
  • Users are advised to employ unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication to enhance security.