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149 Million User Credentials Leaked: Urgent Security Alert!

1/26/2026

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A massive data leak exposed 149 million usernames and passwords from various online services.
The 96 GB unsecured database was discovered by Jeremiah Fowler, a cybersecurity researcher.
The database contained credentials from Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, and 48 million Gmail accounts.
Experts say the data likely originated from infostealer malware and was publicly accessible.
Users are urged to change passwords and enable two-factor authentication to reduce risk.

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Story summary

A massive data leak exposed 149 million usernames and passwords from various online services.
The 96 GB unsecured database was discovered by Jeremiah Fowler, a cybersecurity researcher.
The database contained credentials from Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, and 48 million Gmail accounts.
Experts say the data likely originated from infostealer malware and was publicly accessible.
Users are urged to change passwords and enable two-factor authentication to reduce risk.