*_Largest Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Credentials from Major Online Platforms_* *Why in News:* Researchers from Cybernews have uncovered the largest data breach to date, revealing 16 billion stolen login credentials, passwords, and sensitive information from numerous online services. *Key Highlights:* * *Data Breach Details* : The breach includes data from 30 separate dumps, containing tens of millions to over 3.5 billion records per dump, totaling 16 billion compromised records. * *Affected Services* : Leaked credentials belong to major platforms such as Apple, Google, Facebook, GitHub, Telegram, and government portals. * *Cause of the Breach* : The data appears to have been stolen through infostealer malware, which quietly collects sensitive information from infected devices. * *Research Team* : The investigation was led by Vilius Petkauskas and the Cybernews team, who have been tracking the breach since early 2025.