Cybersecurity firm Synthient has uncovered a massive database containing 183 million unique leaked email addresses, primarily shared on Telegram and originating from infostealer malware infections. The data, verified as genuine and integrated into Have I Been Pwned, highlights ongoing risks from credential theft and emphasizes the need for strong authentication measures. #Infostealer #HaveIBeenPwned
Keypoints
- Synthient aggregated leaked credentials from multiple online sources, including Telegram and the Tor network.
- The database contains 23 billion rows of data, including email addresses, passwords, and website details.
- Most credentials were shared via malware infections rather than direct organizational hacks.
- Only 9% of the exposed credentials were new additions to Have I Been Pwned, totaling 16.4 million emails.
- Experts recommend using multi-factor authentication and passing to protect accounts from credential theft.