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Leak of 149M accounts exposed bank

The disclosed data also included logins, passwords, and government accounts

According to a Wired report, a recent data breach has exposed login and password information for over 149 million accounts worldwide. Among the leaked data are credit card details, access credentials to government systems of various countries, and accounts for popular streaming services. Press contacts with the involved parties have not yet been established.

Context

Major data breaches often come with risks of financial losses and targeted attacks on government systems.

Summary:

Confidential data of millions of users, including bank cards and government accounts, has been exposed. The investigation confirms a large-scale cybercrime incident.