10 billion passwords leaked in RockYou2024 breach by 'ObamaCare'

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A hacker leaked nearly 10 billion passwords in the largest data breach ever. The compilation, RockYou2024, was shared on a hacking forum by user 'ObamaCare'. This dataset is the third of its kind, with 1.5 billion more passwords than the previous one. Such leaks can lead to credential stuffing and brute force attacks, posing a significant risk to individuals and organizations. Cybernews researchers warn of potential data breaches, fraud, and identity theft.


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