Time to update your password: 26 billion personal records leaked.

A massive collection of leaked, breached, and sold data containing 26 billion records has been discovered on the web. Cybersecurity researchers believe that most of the information comes from known sources, but there is also likely new, unpublished data included. This large data set poses increased risks of identity theft and credential-stuffing attacks. Users can check if their information has been compromised using services like Have I Been Pwned. To protect themselves, individuals are advised to use unique, strong, and random passwords, consider using email masks, and use a password manager for better online security. [Extracted from the article]