14 Crore Passwords Leaked: Is Your Gmail at Risk? Check Now!
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14 Crore Passwords Leaked: Is Your Gmail at Risk? Check Now!
- •Over 149 million emails and passwords are openly available online, compiled from various old data breaches, not a new hack.
- •Users of platforms like Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, and PayPal are concerned about their data security.
- •The main risk is 'credential stuffing' if you reuse passwords across multiple sites, allowing hackers to access other accounts.
- •Use the trusted website 'Have I Been Pwned' by cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt to check if your email has been compromised.
- •If your data is leaked, immediately change passwords on affected sites, use unique passwords for all accounts, and enable two-step verification.
Why It Matters: Check if your data is compromised using 'Have I Been Pwned' and secure accounts with unique passwords and 2FA.
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