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.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
