16 billion Apple, AAPL, Facebook, META, Google, GOOGL, and other passwords leaked

If the leak of 184 million credentials in May seemed alarming, brace yourself—researchers have now uncovered a staggering 16 billion compromised login credentials in what may be the largest data breach ever. The breach, discovered across 30 datasets, likely stems from a range of infostealer malware. Most of the data appears to be newly exposed and includes access to services like Apple, Google, Facebook, and even government portals.

Experts warn this is not just recycled data—it’s fresh and highly exploitable, offering a roadmap for phishing, account takeovers, and mass exploitation. The scale and scope highlight the urgent need for strong password practices, adoption of passkeys, dark web monitoring, and zero-trust security models to protect both individuals and organizations.