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FBI Reveals 630 Million Stolen Passwords Post-LastPass Breach

12/15/2025

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has disclosed a database of 630 million stolen passwords from a single hacker's devices.
This disclosure follows a LastPass data breach, which led to a £1.2 million fine for the company due to inadequate security measures.
Users are urged to check if their passwords are compromised using the Pwned Passwords service.
Experts recommend using password managers and enabling two-factor authentication to strengthen security.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has disclosed a database of 630 million stolen passwords from a single hacker's devices.
This disclosure follows a LastPass data breach, which led to a £1.2 million fine for the company due to inadequate security measures.
Users are urged to check if their passwords are compromised using the Pwned Passwords service.
Experts recommend using password managers and enabling two-factor authentication to strengthen security.