Gmail, Password Breach
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A massive leak has exposed more than 183 million email passwords, including tens of millions linked to Gmail accounts, in what cybersecurity analysts are calling one of the biggest credential dumps ever uncovered.
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Massive data breach exposes 183 million Gmail passwords, experts urge users to change passwords and enable 2FA to protect accounts.
Thousands of computers around the world have been infected with the SmokeLoader malware by (Nicholas) Moses and over 65,000 victims have had their personal information and passwords stolen by Moses,” court records stated.
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Online security analysts have revealed that a huge number of passwords, including Gmail accounts, have been compromised.