“This is not just a leak—it’s a blueprint for mass exploitation,” researchers said. “With over 16 billion login records exposed, cybercriminals now have unprecedented access to personal credentials that can be used for account takeover, identity theft, and highly targeted phishing.”

Researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving criminals “unprecedented access” to accounts consumers use each day.

More than 16 billion login credentials for Google, Facebook, Apple and other platforms have been reportedly leaked and compiled into one of the largest databases of cybersecurity breaches.A Cybernews report suggested that 30 leaked