<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Security researchers have found 30 databases with 16 billion records online, likely generated by infostealers.</li><li>The databases range in size from millions to billions of records, including data from Apple, Google, VPN services, GitHub, and more.</li><li>Most of the discovered databases were not reported before, with only one having 184 million records previously noted.</li><li>New massive datasets emerge every few weeks, indicating the prevalence of infostealer malware.</li><li>The briefly exposed databases were quickly secured, but the owners remain unknown.</li><li>Determining the exact number of affected individuals is challenging due to potential data overlap and widespread internet access.</li><li>Unprotected databases are a common cause of data breaches, highlighting the lack of understanding in securing cloud service data.</li><li>Cybercriminals exploit leaked data for phishing, identity theft, wire fraud, and ransomware attacks, capitalizing on sensitive information.</li></ul>

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