Kathmandu. If you use Gmail, Facebook, Netflix, Instagram, etc., then this is important news for you. Recently, 14.9 crore unique ID logins and passwords have been leaked. According to Wired, this data is available without any security or password.
Renowned security analyst Jeremiah Fowler discovered this database. According to Fowler, these leaked records are linked to almost every major online platform.
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The list of apps affected by the leaked passwords includes Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) and some dating apps. The leak also includes streaming and entertainment apps, including Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus and Roblox.
According to Fowler, data has been leaked from about 48 million Gmail accounts, 4 million Yahoo accounts, and 1.5 million Outlook accounts.TAG_CLOSE_span_34 TAG_OPEN_span_34
The details of 17 million Facebook accounts, 65 lakh Instagram accounts and 780,000 TikTok accounts have also been leaked.TAG_CLOSE_span_33 TAG_OPEN_span_33
Entertainment: In this section, the logins and passwords of about 34 million Netflix accounts have been leaked. It also includes Disney Plus and other names.
The list of financial and government accounts includes 4,20,000 login details and passwords.
How did this database get leaked?
According to Fowler, this database was created by a malware called Infostellar. Which is a type of dangerous software. It is designed to steal login and details and damage the device.
Fowler said in his report, “Whenever data is collected or stolen, it needs to be stored somewhere.” Storing data in the cloud is considered to be the best option. This research shows that cyber hackers also steal data. ’
How to protect data and leakage?
How to protect your account from data or password leakage? Some special measures can be used for this.
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- Use two-step verification.
Keep a different password
{{TAG_OPEN_li_40}Use different passwords for different platforms. Use at least 12-16 characters when creating passwords.
Almost all platforms offer two-step verification. This includes sending an OTP to your mobile number or Gmail.
