Largest Password Leak in History Exposes 10 Billion Credentials
The RockYou2024 breach significantly heightens risks of credential stuffing and brute-force attacks.
- 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.