Guwahati, June 20 -- Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a vast database of over 16 billion usernames and passwords, representing the largest data breach on record, according to Cybernews.

These login details were stolen by cybercriminals using malware that targets information from social media, corporate websites, VPNs, and developer platforms.

The team discovered 30 different datasets, each containing millions to billions of records. These include accounts from major companies such as Google, Apple, Facebook, GitHub, and Telegram. Most of these datasets were new to the researchers, except for one containing 184 million passwords that had been reported previously.

Experts warn this is more than just a data leak. It is a blueprint...