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What are the dangers of password leaks and how can you check your accounts?

THEY LEAD TO THE HACKING OF OTHER SERVICES DUE TO PASSWORD REUSE.
When a single website's database leaks, attackers automatically try the stolen username-password pairs on popular email and banking services.

The mechanics of Credential Stuffing attacks

Most users employ the same password across multiple accounts. Botnets mass-verify leaked credentials against compromised databases, cracking accounts in a matter of seconds.

How to secure your accounts

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