Fiscal Nepal
First Business News Portal in English from Nepal
KATHMANDU: In what experts are calling the largest breach in internet history, more than 16 billion passwords have been leaked online, exposing billions of users to serious cybersecurity threats. The leaked data, compiled from multiple historic breaches, was recently posted in a massive data dump on underground forums.
Cybersecurity researchers warn that the leak includes passwords from platforms like Gmail, Facebook, Netflix, Amazon, and financial services, with many still active. The breach significantly increases the risk of identity theft, financial fraud, and account takeovers.
Authorities are urging users to immediately change their passwords, especially if they reuse the same credentials across platforms. Cyber experts also recommend enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) and using password managers for stronger protection.
Websites like [HaveIBeenPwned.com](https://haveibeenpwned.com) allow users to check if their data has been compromised.
With Nepal’s growing reliance on digital platforms, including e-banking and mobile wallets, experts warn that this breach could have serious implications for Nepali users if immediate preventive steps are not taken. Businesses are advised to conduct security audits and reset credentials system-wide.
The global breach highlights a rising wave of cybercrime, underlining the urgent need for stronger digital security practices worldwide.
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