Imagine your front door key floating around in a pile with 16 billion others. And someone out there is trying each one until something clicks.
That’s what just hit the internet. A massive dump of stolen usernames and passwords. Some are old, sure—but many are freshly stolen, scraped from infected devices using malware. It’s organized, it’s searchable, and it’s being used right now by bad actors trying to break into businesses just like yours.
What’s Going On?
Cybersecurity researchers uncovered one of the largest leaks of stolen login info ever released. We’re talking billions of email/password combos, gathered from past breaches and recent infections. This isn’t just a hacker with a list—it’s a hacker with a well-organized database of real credentials.
Why It Matters to Your Business
This isn’t a “big company” problem. It’s a small business problem—because:
- Password reuse is common
- Shared logins are everywhere
- Remote work tools like Microsoft 365 or QuickBooks Online can be accessed from anywhere
- You probably don’t have a full-time IT person keeping watch
One exposed login could unlock your finances, your files, even your customers' private data.
Here’s What You Need to Do—Right Now
- Change your passwords. Start with email, cloud apps, and anything tied to money or client info
- Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). It’s the seatbelt of cybersecurity
- Check if your info was exposed using tools like haveibeenpwned.com
- Use a password manager. So nobody’s still using “123456”
- Audit your users. Are ex-employees still in your system? Time to lock that down
Need Backup?
At National Networks, we help small businesses monitor the dark web for compromised credentials—before the bad guys use them.
We’ll help you:
- Enforce strong password habits that your team can actually follow
- Set up MFA across your apps and logins
- Train your staff to spot phishing before it happens
- Lock down who can access what, and from where
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
This leak isn’t a warning shot—it’s an active threat. But with the right tools and support, you don’t have to lose sleep over it.
Ready to get serious about security without blowing your budget?
Call National Networks at 888-219-4266 or email us at [Your Email Address] to schedule a no-pressure security review.
