{"id":18864,"date":"2025-07-25T09:08:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T21:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/?p=18864"},"modified":"2025-08-14T10:23:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T22:23:53","slug":"16-billion-passwords-leaked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/news-updates\/16-billion-passwords-leaked\/","title":{"rendered":"16 billion passwords leaked!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-07-25T09:08:33+12:00\">July 25, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author-name\">Billie Handley<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hey Geek fans! You might\u2019ve seen the headlines lately. There\u2019s been a wave of data leaks hitting some big names. From Mighty Ape to Qantas and plenty more in between! One of the more recent discoveries has led researchers to label it as \u201cthe largest leak ever!\u201d In this blog, we\u2019ll break down what this massive 16 billion passwords leaked could mean for you. We&#8217;ll also touch on a few other noteworthy breaches, and share some simple ways you can make your data less useful to scammers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16 billion passwords leaked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In June this year, researchers discovered a massive data breach on the dark web. The breach exposed 16 billion login credentials, including passwords. When we break that number down, it equates to roughly two leaked accounts per person on the planet!<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/cybernews.com\/security\/billions-credentials-exposed-infostealers-data-leak\/\">The data is said to be exposed from multiple websites and apps<\/a>, including social media, VPNs, user accounts and more. Some of the big names said to be involved include reputable companies highly trusted for their security measures, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.1password.com\/what-to-do-16-billion-password-data-leak\/\">such as Google, Apple and Facebook.<\/a><br><br>The breach is likely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/daveywinder\/2025\/06\/20\/16-billion-apple-facebook-google-passwords-leaked---change-yours-now\/\">the work of multiple infostealers<\/a>. Some of the data appears to be recent, not just recycled and repackaged from past breaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-2-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other recent data leaks <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the massive discovery of 16 billion passwords leaked on the dark web, there were already plenty of other major data leaks making headlines on our news feeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In May, Mighty Ape the popular online retailer, saw hundreds of its users experiencing a strange glitch. Customers logged into other customer\u2019s accounts. This meant users had access to random stranger\u2019s sensitive information. This included card details, home addresses, emails and order histories. And, they even had the ability to place orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start of July, a Qantas data breach saw around 6 million customers have their data exposed. Fortunately, the breach only affected customers\u2019 names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and frequent flyer numbers. Qantas emphasised that the breach did not access any credit card details, personal financial information, or passport details. With all this said, researchers are raising alarms. With massive breaches happening every few weeks, it highlights just how far-reaching and persistent data-stealing malware has become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-3-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is done with your passwords in a data leak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the security measures you\u2019ve taken and how cyber-smart you are with your accounts, a data leak might barely affect you. Or, it could snowball into something far more serious! There are a lot of different things that can be done with your leaked data. For example, you could be locked out of your own accounts, with scammers demanding a <a href=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/security-safety\/protect-your-business-from-ransomware-attacks\/\">ransom<\/a>, often in the form of cryptocurrency, to regain access. Scammers can also use your data to steal your identity for malicious purposes. They can send scam messages to your contacts. They can try your passwords on other accounts, monitor what you do online and even repackage and sell your personal information to other infostealers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Data-Breach-4-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to minimise the usefulness of your data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst you can\u2019t do much to prevent data breaches of large companies, you <strong>do <\/strong>control who you give your data to. And, you <strong>can<\/strong> help minimise the usefulness of that data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First up, avoid saving payment details on websites or user portals. This means a breach of your account\u2019s data is less likely to include your payment details. It also means if someone gains access to your account, they won\u2019t be able to go on a shopping spree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, make sure you\u2019re using a different password for each of your online accounts. If you reuse the same one everywhere, a single leaked login can put all of your accounts at risk. That\u2019s why we recommend creating unique passwords for each account. And don\u2019t forget to make sure they\u2019re long and strong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, enable two-factor or multi-factor authentication! By enabling 2FA or MFA, you can ensure that even if your password is leaked, an infostealer still wouldn\u2019t be able to access your accounts. This kind of authentication is like a second layer of security. Whether that\u2019s a code sent to another device or a facial\/fingerprint scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, be cautious about who you give your data to. It pays to think twice before handing over personal information online. Before you do pass on any sensitive data online, ensure the website, app or platform is legitimate and has it users\u2019 best interests in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dealing with the aftermath of a scam or data leak? Or just keen to boost your online security? Geeks on Wheels can help! From recovering lost data to setting up secure backups and even creating strong passwords as well as how to store them safely, we\u2019ve got you covered. Just <a href=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/contact-geeks-on-wheels\/book-a-geek\/\">Book a Geek today!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey Geek fans! You might\u2019ve seen the headlines lately. There\u2019s been a wave of data leaks hitting some big names. 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