26B data record trove gets 'mother of all breaches' designation

A compiled database of 26 billion leaked data records discovered by Security Discovery and CyberNews emphasized the dangers of poor security measures, Davey Winder writes for Forbes. While much of that leaked information may not be new or duplicative, that so much of it was found in once place should prompt those affected to take precautions like changing their passwords and applying two-factor authentication.