According to BGR, the cybersecurity community was once again shaken by news of a massive data leak. According to CyberNews, a file containing nearly 10 billion passwords was publicly posted on a hacker forum on July 4th.
The file named rockyou2024.txt is believed to be a combination of data from the previous RockYou2021 leak and over 1.5 billion new passwords collected between 2021 and 2024. With a total of nearly 10 billion passwords, RockYou2024 has surpassed RockYou2021 to become the largest password leak to date.
Over 10 billion passwords have been leaked online. Internet.
Experts warn that this leak could have serious consequences, enabling hackers to carry out large-scale cyberattacks such as stealing personal information, bank accounts, and misappropriating assets.
To protect their accounts, users are advised to take the following measures:
– Change passwords immediately: Change the passwords for all accounts associated with the leaked password. Use strong, unique passwords and do not reuse them for multiple accounts.
– Enable two-factor authentication (2FA): 2FA is an additional layer of security that requires users to provide an extra verification code in addition to their password to log into their account.
– Use a password manager: This tool helps create and store passwords securely, preventing the reuse of passwords for multiple accounts.
– Regularly check for leaks: Users can use websites like HaveIBeenPwned.com to check if their account information has been compromised.
According to Dao Hoang (Knowledge & Life)
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