16 billion login credentials leaked in data breach

Various infostealers are most likely the culprit, Cybernews noted. Infostealers are a form of malicious software that breaches a victim's device or systems to take sensitive information. Many questions remain about these leaked credentials, including whose hands the login credentials are in now.

An information breach can have highly damaging effects on businesses, not only through financial losses but also the reputation damage it causes with customers, clients, and employees.