16 Billion Passwords Leaked: Why Identity is Now Your Real Cyber Shield Another day, another massive data dump but this one is next level. A mind-blowing 16 billion usernames and passwords were exposed, pulled from past breaches and malware known as infostealers. While it’s not a new breach, this huge data set signals one thing loud and clear: our digital identities are way too easy to steal. For Malaysian Gen Zs juggling multiple logins and cloud-based everything, this is your wake-up call. Cybercriminals aren’t just hacking systems they’re going after you . What Actually Happened? This mega leak wasn’t a sudden cyberattack. It’s the result of years’ worth of: Infostealer malware that quietly grabs your login info Reused passwords across apps and platforms Weak identity protections at the organizational level These login combos get bundled, sold, and recirculated on dark web forums like digital black market goods. According to Tenable's Bernard Montel , this shows why the inter...
