Overview

• Cybernews researchers identified the RockYou2024 dataset, which contains 9.9 billion unique passwords.
• The dataset combines old and new breaches, significantly increasing the risk of credential stuffing attacks.
• Hackers can exploit this data for brute-force attacks, targeting various online services and hardware.
• Experts urge users to change passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and use password managers.
• The leak underscores the growing challenges in maintaining cybersecurity as data breaches become more frequent.