This new leak combines passwords from old and recent hacks, adding 1.5 billion more passwords than the last big leak, RockYou2021. It means that cyber criminals now have almost 10 billion passwords to try and break into accounts using methods like brute force attacks and credential stuffing.
What are brute force attacks? Cyber criminals use software to automatically try every possible password combination until they get it right. For example, a simple password like “1234” can be cracked in seconds.
Credential stuffing is another technique where cyber criminals use usernames and passwords from leaked data and try them on other websites, hoping to get into poorly secured accounts.
To protect your business it’s crucial to use strong, unique passwords for each of your online accounts. This makes it harder for anyone to break in. Consider using a pass-word manager; these tools can create and store strong passwords for you, keeping them safe and secure. Additionally, use multi factor authentication where you prove its you with a code from another device.
If you’re concerned about your details being leaked, or you want to make your business more secure, my team can help – get in touch.