The infostealer dataset leak uncovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has revealed one of the largest exposed collections of compromised credentials in recent years, involving approximately 149 million unique login records.

The dataset, discovered on an unsecured server, contained usernames, emails, passwords, and login URLs linked to a wide range of online services. According to Fowler, the data remained publicly accessible for more than a month before the hosting provider suspended access.

https://coinedition.com/infostealer-dataset-leak-exposes-149-million-login-credentials/

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  1. tldr; A cybersecurity researcher uncovered a leak of 149 million login credentials from an unsecured infostealer dataset on a public server. The dataset included usernames, emails, passwords, and login URLs from malware-infected devices, not system breaches. Gmail led with 48M exposed records, while Binance had 420K. Major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Netflix were also affected. Companies confirmed the leak stemmed from user-end infections. Users are advised to update systems, use security software, and enable multi-factor authentication.

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  2. According to Fowler, the data remained publicly accessible for more than a month before the hosting provider suspended access

    Just wonderful how everyone rushes to help