A Major Password Leak Happened on a Leading Hacking Forum
Recently, a major hacker who went by the name of “RockYou2024” leaked more than 10 billion passwords in plain text. This incident has raised major concerns in the field of cybersecurity.
The 45 gigabyte dataset contains nearly 10 billion passwords from various leaks around the world. These passwords are used in a wide range of applications, from online and offline services to internet-connected cameras and industrial equipment.
Warnings from Experts
Cybersecurity experts warn users to update their passwords immediately after this massive password leak. Hackers with access to billions of login credentials could pose serious security risks.
The researchers who discovered the leak emphasized that this information could target a variety of systems, including online and offline services, webcams, and industrial equipment. It is important for users to choose strong and unique password combinations and to set different passwords for each account.
It is also necessary to take additional security measures by enabling multi-factor authentication.
Most Used Passwords
According to research conducted by Nordpass, it has been revealed that most of the passwords preferred by millions of internet users around the world can be easily cracked. Here are the most popular and weakest passwords:
- 123456
- 123456789
- qwerty
- 1234567
- 111111
- 123123
- abc123
- qwerty123
