⚠️ URGENT: 16 Billion Passwords Leaked – Here’s What You Must Do to Stay Secure.

Date: June 19, 2025
From: PC Geek – Your Trusted IT Security Partner

What Happened?

A massive breach of over 16 billion login credentials has just been uncovered. These details include usernames, passwords, and session cookies tied to widely used services such as:

Apple
Google
Facebook
GitHub
Telegram
Government portals
Banking platforms
…and many more.

Importantly, this is not the result of a direct hack into these companies. Instead, these credentials were stolen over time through malware (commonly known as infostealers) that infect users’ devices, harvesting login data which was then compiled and leaked online.

Why Should You Be Concerned?

Even if you haven’t been hacked, your credentials might still be part of this leak if:

You reused the same password across multiple sites
You’ve ever typed login details on an infected device
You haven’t enabled multi-factor authentication (MFA)

This leak presents serious risks:

Account takeover
Identity theft
Financial loss
Fraudulent purchases or impersonation

How to Protect Yourself — Right Now

At PC Geek, we strongly advise immediate action. Here’s what you should do:

✅ Step-by-Step Protection Plan

1. Check if You’ve Been Compromised

Use trusted tools like Have I Been Pwned to check your email addresses for exposure in breaches.

2. Update Your Passwords

Change passwords immediately for:

Google, Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft accounts
Any accounts where you reused old passwords

Tips for Strong Passwords:

At least 12–16 characters
Use a mix of upper/lowercase, numbers, and symbols
Avoid real words or names

✅ Use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or Dashlane to generate and store secure passwords.

3. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

MFA adds an extra layer of protection by requiring a code or authentication app when logging in.

Do this now on:

Many platforms like Google, Apple, and Microsoft now support passkeys, a more secure, phishing-resistant alternative to passwords.

Talk to us at PC Geek and we can help you migrate to this next-gen security feature.

5. Turn on Dark Web Monitoring

If your antivirus or email service offers dark web monitoring, turn it on. Google Password Manager and services like Norton, Bitdefender, and Microsoft 365 often include this feature.

🚨 Business Customers: Let Us Help Secure Your Team

PC Geek can:

Audit your email accounts for breach exposure
Set up organization-wide password managers
Roll out enforced MFA and conditional access
Enable passkey and biometric options
Monitor employee credentials for leaks.

Reach out to us for a security consultation.

Final Thoughts

This is the largest credential leak ever discovered. Even if you think you’re safe, now is the time to act. Your passwords may already be in the wrong hands. PC Geek is here to ensure your digital life stays protected.

Questions? Need help?

📞 Call us: 13003614322
🌐 Visit: www.pcgeek.com.au

Stay safe,
Chris Matthews
PC Geek – Privacy First. Always.