Massive data base breach; What can be done to prevent it? Tips from cyber security experts

 

 

The world's Google, Facebook and Apple users are worried after the reports of the biggest database leak in history came out. Cyber security researchers have found that 16 billion usernames and passwords have been leaked. Researchers point out that it is likely to affect users on major platforms including Facebook, Gmail, Instagram and Apple.

About 30 database sets have been identified. Each of them was found to contain between 10 million and 3.5 billion documents. This includes usernames, passwords, phone numbers used on social media platforms, VPN apps of both ordinary users and corporate company employees.

Meanwhile, researchers have not been able to identify the database owners. Cybercriminals can misuse this information to defraud users. Cybersecurity researchers have advised smartphone and computer users to be wary of text messages and emails from unknown sources.

Cyber security experts say that tracking all these leaks is very difficult. They also say that some hackers package data from multiple platforms together and sell them. Security experts advise users to change passwords regularly to avoid becoming victims of credential fraud, especially if a breach is detected. Security experts warn that varying passwords and avoiding reuse are important to prevent data breaches. Multifactor authentication provides cyber security. Anyone attempting to log into an account will be required to provide a code sent via email or text message before gaining access. Therefore, cyber security experts stated that this process helps users to prevent hacking attempts.