Over 16 billion personal records have been exposed in what cybersecurity experts are calling an "unimaginable" data leak.
The leaked data includes names, passwords, emails, phone numbers, and other sensitive information from previous breaches—now compiled in one giant dataset.
The data was discovered on an unsecured hacker forum; security researchers believe it is a "compilation breach" from thousands of past incidents.
Users from across the globe—including those on platforms like Twitter (X), LinkedIn, and Adobe—are potentially affected.
Experts warn this leak significantly increases the risk of phishing, identity theft, and credential-stuffing attacks.
Users are urged to change passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and check if their data was compromised using tools like HaveIBeenPwned.