The malware often hides behind fake CAPTCHAs and has been used to commit financial fraud. Microsoft took down 2,300 domains that ran it and updated Defender to identify it.

The file was unencrypted. No password protection. No security. Just a plain text file with millions of sensitive pieces of data.

While password managers and two-factor authentication are valuable tools, there's a simple, yet incredibly effective way to create strong passwords that are both secure and memorable.

I have tried everything – from popular options like 1Password and LastPass to community-driven solutions such as Bitwarden.