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massive password data breach

Data Breaches

16 Billion Passwords From Major Tech Giants Exposed in Alarming Multi-Source Data Leak

In the largest data breach ever, 16 billion passwords from tech giants are now exposed. Your accounts could be next. Learn how to protect yourself.

Hack Brief Team
June 20, 2025

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Cybersecurity Basics

How to Tell If Your Email Has Been Hacked: Key Signs to Watch For

Hackers might be reading your emails right now. Learn these hidden warning signs before it’s too late to protect your inbox.

Hack Brief Team
August 24, 2024

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AI in Cybersecurity

Microsoft’s AI Now Outsmarts Hackers by Reverse-Engineering Malware Without Human Help

Microsoft's AI beats human security experts by teaching itself to decode malware,…

Hack Brief Team
August 6, 2025

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Cryptocurrency Crime

WhatsApp Deletes 6.8 Million Accounts—The Staggering Tactic Behind Its Scam Crackdown

WhatsApp's biggest scam purge erases 6.8M accounts. Criminal rings abuse forced labor…

Hack Brief Team
August 6, 2025

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Cryptocurrency Crime

Perplexity AI Allegedly Outsmarts Firewalls With Browser Masquerade to Bypass Crawling Bans

AI company tricks websites into thinking it's a regular browser while hoarding data at…

Hack Brief Team
August 6, 2025