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Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Unfortunately, many organizations will still prioritize secrecy over consumer protection in a bid to hush up incidents and protect their reputations. The attacker may conduct surveillance first, mapping a network to find the most valuable resources or to discover potential pathways to jump into other systems.

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Unfortunately, many organizations will still prioritize secrecy over consumer protection in a bid to hush up incidents and protect their reputations. The attacker may conduct surveillance first, mapping a network to find the most valuable resources or to discover potential pathways to jump into other systems.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2025. My Predictions

Jane Frankland

This disconnect heightens the risk of data breaches, regulatory non-compliance, and weakened security frameworks, creating fertile ground for cyber threats and data mismanagement. Cyber threats often exploit human errors, whether through phishing attacks, weak passwords, or lapses in protocol.