16 billion data leaked, panic began: Crypto is also under threat…

The cybersecurity platform Cybernews announced that more than 16 billion passwords and pieces of information have been leaked. It was stated that the leaked information in the form of data sets consisted of user login credentials related to Apple, Google, Facebook, Telegram, GitHub, and some government services.

The giants were not hacked

It was stated that major technology companies or government institutions were not hacked in the provided information, and that the data was stolen from third-party applications and extensions used by users. According to Cybernews, the data was mostly obtained from unprotected cloud storage areas and information stolen by viruses from user devices.

Leaked along with old information

On the other hand, it is stated that among the leaked information, there are also data that were previously stolen from different sources. In other words, old and new information has been disclosed again in packages. Cybernews claims to have accessed and analyzed these data sets, but it is also unknown whether this data has been published publicly.

Why are crypto users at risk?

According to experts, cryptocurrency users are among the groups that will be most affected by this leak. Because some users keep their passwords and key phrases in cloud storage systems accessed by email and passwords instead of storing them physically. In this case, the likelihood of hackers gaining access to cryptocurrency wallets with these passwords also increases. 2FA (two-factor authentication) protection being activated is one of the most recommended protection tactics here…

Published: June 20, 2025 09:40Last Updated: June 20, 2025 09:43