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Uncovering the Massive Mother of All Breaches: 26 Billion Records Exposed

by Richie
01/24/2024
in Cybersecurity in Trade, Data Protection, Security & Risk

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In a recent discovery, cybersecurity researcher Bob Diachenko, alongside the CyberNews team, revealed a colossal database named the Mother of All Breaches (MOAB). This database comprises a staggering 26 billion records, totaling 12 terabytes of data, sourced from various platforms including Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Weibo, Tencent, and more.

Most of the data in MOAB has been compiled from previous breaches over the years, a pattern observed in similar databases. However, the sheer volume of records in this instance implies the presence of new information that has not surfaced online before. The database is structured into 3,800 folders, each corresponding to a distinct data breach, making it potentially the largest-ever compilation of multiple breaches.

Tencent contributes the highest number of records, with 1.5 billion, followed by Weibo (504 million), MySpace (360 million), and Twitter/X (281 million). While the inclusion of MySpace underscores the age of some records, the prevalence of individuals reusing email and password combinations poses a persistent security challenge.

Notably, the database also contains records from various government organizations, raising concerns about the potential misuse of sensitive information.

The researchers warn that threat actors could exploit this aggregated data for a range of malicious activities, including identity theft, sophisticated phishing schemes, targeted cyberattacks, and unauthorized access to personal and sensitive accounts.

Although MOAB is considered one of the largest databases of its kind, it’s crucial to acknowledge the presence of duplicate records and the fact that a significant portion of the data originates from older leaks. Nonetheless, there is a heightened risk of attempted and successful account hacks in the coming weeks.

This revelation follows Troy Hunt’s recent discovery of a data dump containing 71 million unique credentials and 25 million never-before-seen passwords, suggesting a potential overlap with MOAB. As these breaches underscore the persistent challenges in data security, organizations and individuals are urged to remain vigilant and prioritize robust cybersecurity measures.

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