Massive Data Leak Exposes Personal Information of 200 million Users from Major Tech Giants
In a shocking revelation, sensitive data from approximately 200 million users of leading technology companies, including Facebook, Apple, Google, and Netflix, has been leaked online. This breach includes usernames, email addresses, passwords, and in some cases, financial information. Cybersecurity analysts are calling this one of the largest data leaks in recent history, urging users to take immediate action to protect their accounts.
The breach was facilitated by a malicious software known as Infostealer, which infiltrates devices to steal stored passwords, autofill data, documents, and browser cookies. Experts warn that cybercriminals could exploit this information for phishing attacks, hacking into othre accounts, and identity theft. Researcher Jeremiah Fowler highlights the risks, noting that many individuals unknowingly store sensitive information, such as tax forms and medical records, in their email accounts. He advises users to delete old emails and transition to encrypted cloud storage to safeguard their data. Although the compromised database has since been removed from online access after a warning to the hosting company, the potential dangers of this leak remain a pressing concern for users everywhere.
