Cybersecurity experts have sounded the alarm after uncovering what they’re calling the ‘mother of all breaches’ – a staggering leak of more than 16 billion records from some of the world’s biggest platforms.

The massive data dump includes passwords and sensitive info linked to government accounts, as well as major tech giants like Apple, Google, Facebook, and Telegram.

Some files were vaguely labelled things like “logins” or “credentials,” making it difficult for researchers to pin down exactly what’s been exposed. Still, the scale of the breach has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity world.

Talk’s Ian Collins: “Researchers believe most of it was stolen using malware!”

Why This Matters:

• This breach isn’t from one single event — it’s a mega compilation of data from various past hacks.

• Sensitive information, including passwords and personal credentials, are part of the leak.

• Experts warn of the increased risk of phishing, identity theft, and account takeovers.

What You Should Do Immediately:

• Change your passwords, especially on major platforms like Google, Facebook, and Apple.

• Use unique passwords for every account.

• Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible.

• Be cautious of suspicious emails, texts, or login requests.

Stay alert — this breach is a major wake-up call for individuals and businesses alike. If you’ve reused passwords or haven’t updated them recently, now is the time.

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