Users of several social media platforms are being urged to reset their passwords following findings of a vast data breach in a recent Cybernews investigation. Approximately 16 billion passwords and other login credentials to Google,

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

“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.”