“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.”

The file was completely exposed - no encryption, no password protection, no security - just a plain text document containing millions of sensitive data entries.

The latest updates on the one of the largest data breaches in history, how to find out if you're affected and how to stay safe.