RockYou2024: 10 Billion Passwords Leaked in Data Breach
The largest data breach ever exposed 995 crore passwords, posing a grave threat to online security. #RockYou2024 #DataBreach #CyberSecurity
RockYou2024: 10 Billion Passwords Leaked in Data Breach
RockYou2024 "RockYou2024," has exposed a staggering 995 crore (9.95 billion) i.e., 9,948,575,739 unique passwords in plain text format. This massive data leak is believed to be the result of a hacker going by the name "ObamaCare," who has been actively sharing sensitive information on the dark web. The hacker reportedly posted the file, titled "rockyou2024.txt," on July 4th, 2024, sending shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. The sheer volume of 10 billion passwords is hard to grasp. To put it into perspective, the global population is roughly 8 billion, meaning this breach could potentially impact every person on the planet, with many people’s passwords being compromised multiple times. The dataset includes not just passwords but also usernames and email addresses, creating a goldmine for cybercriminals. Impact on Users The implications of RockYou2024 are profound. If your password is included in this dataset, it means that your online accounts are…
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