<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Researchers have confirmed a massive data breach with up to 16 billion login credentials compromised, potentially by malware.</li><li>The leaked credentials cover various online services like social media, VPN services, and government portals.</li><li>Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are pushing users to switch to passkeys due to the breach.</li><li>16 billion leaked credentials increase the risks of identity theft, account hacking, and financial fraud.</li><li>Users can check if their data was leaked using tools like Have I Been Pwned, Google Password Checkup, F-Secure Identity Theft Checker, Mozilla Monitor, and Microsoft Edge Password Monitor.</li><li>If an account is affected, users should change passwords immediately, log out of all devices, use unique strong passwords, and enable two-factor authentication.</li><li>Saving login credentials in a password manager can help manage multiple passwords securely.</li><li>Checking for compromised passwords and monitoring potential breaches are essential to protect online accounts.</li></ul>

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