Breach analysis, security insights, and practical tips to keep your data safe.
A leaked copy of the DHS Okta single sign-on directory exposes 41,194 records across 9 DHS components, mostly CBP, ICE and USCIS. No passwords were included.
Read articleVerifications.io exposed 722,745,807 records without a single password listed. Yet names, emails, and phone numbers make it one of the most dangerous datasets in our index. Here's why password-free breaches fuel targeted phishing and fraud, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Read moreUnlike traditional banking, cryptocurrency offers no chargebacks, no fraud department, and no account recovery. If your wallet is compromised, your funds are gone permanently. This guide covers the essential practices for securing cryptocurrency wallets against theft.
Read moreWith 30,742 verified breaches among 36,283 total incidents in our database, understanding the difference between confirmed and unverified leaks is critical for assessing your real exposure. Not all breach reports are created equal—and knowing which ones to trust can mean the difference between panic and informed action.
Read morePublic Wi-Fi has long been portrayed as a digital minefield, but the real risk landscape has changed significantly with widespread HTTPS adoption. This post separates genuine public Wi-Fi threats from outdated fears and explains what precautions actually matter today.
Read moreDespite decades of security warnings, plaintext passwords remain the most commonly exposed data type across 31,585 breaches in our database. This fundamental security failure puts billions of users at risk and reveals why even basic protection measures are ignored.
Read moreSmart thermostats, cameras, doorbells, and voice assistants make life convenient, but each one is a computer on your network that may be poorly secured. This post covers the real risks of IoT devices and practical steps to protect your connected home.
Read moreOver 31,000 breaches expose plaintext passwords alongside email addresses—the perfect combination for account takeover attacks. Understanding which data types appear most frequently in breaches reveals exactly what attackers prize most.
Read moreGaming accounts can hold thousands of dollars in purchased games, virtual items, and in-game currency. Account theft is a booming underground economy. This guide covers the threats facing gamers and practical steps to lock down your accounts across every major platform.
Read moreWith 2.4 billion records, the XSS.IS Combolist represents the single largest credential breach ever indexed — more data than Facebook, LinkedIn, and Yahoo combined. Here's what makes this massive exposure so dangerous for everyday internet users.
Read moreHealthcare data is among the most valuable on the black market, fetching ten to forty times the price of stolen credit card numbers. This post examines why medical breaches are so damaging, what HIPAA actually requires, and what rights you have when your health data is compromised.
Read moreNearly 2.5 billion credentials are packaged in a single "combolist" marketplace dump. Understanding how breach data is traded, repackaged, and monetized reveals why your stolen password remains dangerous years after the initial compromise.
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