Massive leak reveals more than 13 TB of data on the internet

Approximately 13 TB of data was leaked this Tuesday (23). Crime nicknamed “Mother of All Breaches” (MOAB or in free translation “Mother of all leaks”) More than 26 billion records revealed, including data from websites LinkedIn From: x, old Twitter.

The information comes not from a single leak, but from a bunch of leaks. Most of the exposed data comes from databases that have already been compromised, but due to the density of the content, it is also possible to access new records.

According to the Cybernews website MOAB It contains 26 billion records in 3,800 folders, each corresponding to one leak. Brands such as Tencent, Weibo, LinkedIn, Adobe and X were affected.

However, these were not limited to just these. MOAB also Contains records of Brazilian and American government organizations.

How do you protect yourself?

Although most of the data comes from old leaks, it is important to pay more attention as information is re-released.

For example, if you have been using the same password on multiple websites for a long time, it is important to update them. Enabling features such as two-factor authentication can also help protect your credentials.

Also be wary of phishing attempts via email or text. Do not download attachments from unknown sources or click on links you are not sure are safe.

How do you know if your data has been leaked?

A good way to check if your personal information has been compromised is “Have I Been Pwned?” to control the service. Here you can check if your email or password appears in the breached databases.