The Scale of the Breach
Data breaches are becoming so commonplace that it’s easy to become desensitized to the continuous flow of leaked login details. However, the recent incident reported by Have I Been Pwned should raise alarm bells, as it involves more than 284 million compromised passwords. This breach, which has been flagged by the site, highlights a substantial risk to individuals across the globe.
Details Behind the Breach
According to Troy Hunt, the founder of Have I Been Pwned, the breach involves 23 billion rows of stolen logs acquired from a Telegram channel linked to the dubious platform known as Alien Txtbase. This breach’s gravity lies not just in its size but in the method of distribution, making it easier than ever for such information to be shared under the cover of anonymity.
How Passwords Are Compromised
Cybercriminals typically obtain these passwords through sophisticated tactics, often via malware. Users, unknowingly, download software with an
