16 billion usernames and passwords leaked in a data breach, Google, Facebok and Apple accounts compromised

A massive data breach has come to light and it’s being called one of the biggest in history. Security researchers have uncovered a staggering 16 billion login records, including Apple account credentials, in what appears to be a widespread leak of stolen personal data, according to a report by Cybernews.

This discovery goes far beyond a previous incident last month, where a database with 184 million Apple logins was found sitting unprotected online. At the time, it seemed serious enough, but now it turns out that was just the beginning.

According to a report by Cybernews, researchers found 30 different exposed datasets in total. Each one contains tens of millions — and in some cases, billions of records. These datasets weren’t just random scraps of old data. Researchers say the information is recent, well-organized, and likely stolen using infostealer malware, which is designed to quietly grab usernames and passwords from infected devices.

Each record follows a simple pattern: website URL, username, and password making it extremely easy for cybercriminals to use the data for account takeovers, identity theft, and phishing attacks.