149 Million Passwords Exposed: Gmail, Facebook, Netflix Data Found in Public Database
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Moneycontrol•24-01-2026, 14:13
149 Million Passwords Exposed: Gmail, Facebook, Netflix Data Found in Public Database
- •A security researcher discovered a publicly accessible database containing 149 million usernames and passwords, including those for Gmail, Facebook, and Netflix.
- •The exposed data included 48 million Gmail, 17 million Facebook, and 420,000 Binance logins, along with credentials for Yahoo, Microsoft Outlook, Apple iCloud, TikTok, and even banking details.
- •The database was easily accessible via a web browser without any password protection, making the stolen information readily available.
- •Security analyst Jeremiah Fowler believes the data was collected using "infostealer" malware, which records user inputs like usernames and passwords.
- •The incident underscores the critical need for strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication to protect against widespread data breaches.
Why It Matters: Massive data breach exposes 149 million passwords for major services, highlighting infostealer malware threat.
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