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The mother of all data breaches.
Jan 23, 2024
Cybersecurity expert Ann Johnson speaks with influencer Caitlin Sarian about a massive data leak, cybersecurity risks, advocacy on social media platforms, the importance of cyber and privacy awareness for the general public, and concerns surrounding HP printers.
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- A massive data leak known as the Mother of All Breaches (Moab) has been discovered, consolidating data from numerous past breaches and posing a significant risk for identity theft and cyberattacks.
- The use of swatting attacks targeting public officials and government figures raises concerns about its abusive nature and the potential impact on emergency response teams.
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Colossal Data Leak 'Moab' Exposes 26 Billion Records
A massive data leak known as the Mother of All Breaches (Moab) containing 26 billion records across 12 terabytes of data, has been discovered by security experts. This leak consolidates data from numerous past breaches, including platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Weibo, and Tencent. The collection, with over 3,800 distinct breaches, contains sensitive information beyond credentials, posing a significant risk for identity theft and targeted cyberattacks. Consumers are advised to practice robust cyber hygiene, such as using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and promptly updating security settings for accounts with reused passwords.
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