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Over a billion credentials stolen were stolen in malware attacks in 2024

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  • Billions of passwords are breached each year, SpecOps report claims
  • Millions of users are guilty of poor password hygiene
  • Strong passwords are the first line of defense against data breaches

Passwords are being breached at an alarming rate, and threat actors are gaining access to victims accounts through weak and easily compromised credentials, experts have warned.

New research from SpecOps has revealed over a billion passwords were stolen in malware attacks in a 12 month period, highlighting just how widespread the issue is.

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