184 million records data leak: Google, PayPal and Netflix passwords leaked online

GHACKS ^ | May 26, 2025 | Martin Brinkmann

[Openurmind]

And since many of these require phone numbers...

[ConservativeMind]

Malware collection of passwords.

Definitely use trustworthy devices at all times.

Use solid antivirus, and Bitdefender, ESET, Avast, and AVG.

Great site for testing: https://www.av-comparatives.org/awards/

[equaviator]

The digital wired and unwired lifestyles hang precariously over the slippery slopes of insecurity and uncertainty.

[lee martell]

So tired of changing my password every time I turn around!

[Fungi]

Whatever happened to ZoneAlarm?

[Openurmind]

It is still around...

https://www.zonealarm.com/?AFFILIATE=76728&__c=1

[ConservativeMind]

ZoneAlarm is still out there. I use the free firewall-only version.

We need to stay on top of AV products, as malware efficacy changes, over the years.

[ConservativeMind]

I meant to say, “Use solid antivirus, and Bitdefender, ESET, Avast, and AVG are among those to consider.”

[dayglored]

> So tired of changing my password every time I turn around!

I have bad news for you.

[WoofDog123]

this will be why I received an unsolicited paypal TFA text with a security code yest. I changed the password immed but wondered what was going on.

[lee martell]

I know. It’s always ‘just a matter of time’.

[Openurmind]

“Trust us! Your data is safe with us!”.

[Flaming Conservative]

Just great.

[Ronaldus Magnus III]

why I received an unsolicited paypal TFA text with a security code test

When in doubt, doubt everything.

If I ever get something similar to the above, I never click on any. First thing, after doubting, is to check the senders email address. Many times it is obviously not reputable.

Then I go to the website/service/app in question to see if there is an issue.

[utax]

So how are those music majors working out as Chief Security Officers???

Look at the bright side - we’ll all get free credit monitorig for a year!!

[Fledermaus]

Oh no. Someone might use my Netflix account to watch some old TV shows.

[Openurmind]

Or it might be used to charge porn to your account which could be used against your credibility in a court of law. Or for extortion purposes...

You haven’t though this through very well yet have you?

[Fledermaus]

Charge my Netflix account? Thats not possible.

[TexasGator]

“Or it might be used to charge porn to your account which could be used against your credibility in a court of law. Or for extortion purposes...

You haven’t though this through very well yet have you?”

I take it you have never used Netflix.

[Openurmind]

I am speaking in general about the whole concept. Not Netflix in particular.