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Bleeping Computer: No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach.

BLEEPING COMPUTER: No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach. Reports of a newly-circulating trove of credentials are accurate, but they're not from fresh hacks — they're a new compilation of prior leaks. If you changed your password the last time there was a big Facebook, Google, or Apple leak, you're probably fine. If you didn't, and/or if you use the same password for multiple things, you should 1) stop doing that, 2) use two-factor or multi-factor authentication (2FA/MFA) whenever it's available, and 3) consider using passkeys if a site offers one.

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