Massive login credentials for Apple, Google and other services have been leaked, which may affect cryptocurrency holders

Odaily News The Cybernews research team revealed that 16 billion login credentials of online service providers including Apple, Google, and Facebook were leaked, with the largest number of records in a single database reaching 3.5 billion. Researchers found that this data was mainly exposed through unencrypted Elasticsearch or object storage instances, and the leaked data included access tokens, session cookies, and account metadata stolen by information-stealing malware.
The incident poses a serious threat to the cryptocurrency industry: attackers may use the leaked credentials to launch targeted account takeovers, especially for platforms that host wallets or associated emails. The fact that some wallets allow mnemonics to be backed up to cloud services further amplifies the risk. Security experts recommend that users update their passwords immediately, enable two-factor authentication, and avoid storing recovery phrases in non-secure digital environments. The identity of the original data holder has not yet been determined, but researchers have confirmed that some databases may belong to cybercrime organizations. (Cointelegraph)