16 billion credentials from Apple, Facebook, Google, and more have been exposed.
The data originates from 30 newly discovered datasets, each fresh and weaponized.
Change passwords, deploy MFA, use a password manager, be alert for phishing.
16 billion passwords from hugely popular services are now out in the ether.
A huge credential dump sourced from infostealer malware shakes tech giants including Apple, Google and Facebook, forcing urgent password resets for millions, if not
billions.
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Apple, Google, Facebook—The Leak That Broke the Scale
Late June 2025 was the jaw-dropping moment: cybersecurity outfit Cybernews
uncovered a gigantic stash—30 separate datasets containing anywhere from tens
of millions up to 3.5 billion credentials each, totaling a staggering 16 billion
records. Unlike patched-up leftovers from previous hacks, this is fresh,
weaponizable, and ripe for exploitation.
Who Got Hit—and How Bad?
The dump includes logins for major platforms: Apple, Facebook, Google,
GitHub, Telegram—and even government portals. Cybernews warns it’s a “blueprint
for mass exploitation,” empowering criminal enterprises to orchestrate
account takeovers, identity theft, ransomware, business email compromise, and
highly targeted phishing campaigns.
Infostealers: The Silent Credential Harvesters
At the heart of this mess are infostealer
malwares—Trojan-style programs installed quietly via phishing, malicious
downloads, pirated software, etc. These harvest not just passwords, but session
cookies, tokens, metadata, browser details and more. Cybercriminal underground markets
buy these stolen logs in bulk (as cheap as $2 per batch), turning them into
lucrative cybercrime campaigns.
From the 16 billion number, it’s clear that this breach doesn’t beat
out the “26 billion
records” breach of 2024. But… the numbers haven’t settled yet, and it
appears that these are freshly exploited accounts.
Until a full examination of the datasets takes place, and if it’s even
possible, we just don’t know the final numbers.
What is certain is that this is huge and that it impacts users
across a wide range of the popular digital services, including Google (Gmail,
Android), Apple (i…everything) and good old Facebook.
Final Word
If you're tech‑savvy—you can't afford to drag your feet here. Change
passwords now, turn on MFA, and don’t sleep on the risk of phishing or
credential stuffing. Because in the aftermath of 16 billion leaked passwords,
one weak account could set off a domino effect across portfolios, platforms...
For more stories around the edge of tech and finance, visit our Trending pages.
A huge credential dump sourced from infostealer malware shakes tech giants including Apple, Google and Facebook, forcing urgent password resets for millions, if not
billions.
This above is an advertisement by Utip
Apple, Google, Facebook—The Leak That Broke the Scale
Late June 2025 was the jaw-dropping moment: cybersecurity outfit Cybernews
uncovered a gigantic stash—30 separate datasets containing anywhere from tens
of millions up to 3.5 billion credentials each, totaling a staggering 16 billion
records. Unlike patched-up leftovers from previous hacks, this is fresh,
weaponizable, and ripe for exploitation.
Who Got Hit—and How Bad?
The dump includes logins for major platforms: Apple, Facebook, Google,
GitHub, Telegram—and even government portals. Cybernews warns it’s a “blueprint
for mass exploitation,” empowering criminal enterprises to orchestrate
account takeovers, identity theft, ransomware, business email compromise, and
highly targeted phishing campaigns.
Infostealers: The Silent Credential Harvesters
At the heart of this mess are infostealer
malwares—Trojan-style programs installed quietly via phishing, malicious
downloads, pirated software, etc. These harvest not just passwords, but session
cookies, tokens, metadata, browser details and more. Cybercriminal underground markets
buy these stolen logs in bulk (as cheap as $2 per batch), turning them into
lucrative cybercrime campaigns.
From the 16 billion number, it’s clear that this breach doesn’t beat
out the “26 billion
records” breach of 2024. But… the numbers haven’t settled yet, and it
appears that these are freshly exploited accounts.
Until a full examination of the datasets takes place, and if it’s even
possible, we just don’t know the final numbers.
What is certain is that this is huge and that it impacts users
across a wide range of the popular digital services, including Google (Gmail,
Android), Apple (i…everything) and good old Facebook.
Final Word
If you're tech‑savvy—you can't afford to drag your feet here. Change
passwords now, turn on MFA, and don’t sleep on the risk of phishing or
credential stuffing. Because in the aftermath of 16 billion leaked passwords,
one weak account could set off a domino effect across portfolios, platforms...
For more stories around the edge of tech and finance, visit our Trending pages.
Louis Parks has lived and worked in and around the Middle East for much of his professional career. He writes about the meeting of the tech and finance worlds.
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Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
