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🚨 16 Billion Passwords Were Just Leaked — Here's What You Need to Know (and Do)

16 Billion Passwords Leaked - What To Do Now

A major data breach just made headlines — and while it sounds alarming (and it is), this post is all about what *you* can do today to stay protected.

What Happened?

Over 16 billion stolen usernames and passwords were just found online. This info wasn’t stolen from Apple, Google, or Facebook directly — it was collected from past hacks, scams, and sneaky malware that grabbed people’s logins when they weren’t looking.

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Why It Matters

If you’ve ever used the same password in more than one place (and who hasn’t?), your accounts could be at risk. Bad actors can try those stolen passwords to break into other accounts — email, social media, even banking.

Here’s What To Do Right Now

  1. Change Your Passwords – Start with your email and anything related to money. Make sure every password is different and strong.
  2. Turn On Extra Protection – Also called 2-step verification, this means even if someone has your password, they still can’t get in.
  3. Use a Password App – These apps remember your logins for you and help create better passwords, so you don’t have to think about it.
  4. See If You’ve Been Exposed – Visit HaveIBeenPwned.com and type in your email to see if your info was found in any breaches.

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No need to panic. But this is a good reminder to take simple steps to protect yourself. If you run a small business or nonprofit and this feels overwhelming, let’s talk.

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About the Author

Will StrohlFounder & CEO
Upendo Ventures
Overall, Will has nearly 20 years of experience helping website owners become more successful in all areas, including mentoring, website development, marketing, strategy, e-commerce, and more.

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