iCloud password leak

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Ανακαλύφθηκε διαρροή σε κωδικούς 184 εκ χρηστων ...

Your iCloud password could be newly exposed from a giant password leak

A breach exposing 184 million passwords includes Apple login credentials used across iPhone and Mac computers.

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A breach exposing 184 million passwords includes Apple login credentials used across iPhone and Mac computers.

On May 22, 2025, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler reported the discovery of a massive unprotected database containing more than 184 million usernames and passwords. The 47-gigabyte Elasticsearch server was publicly accessible and not secured by a password or encryption.

The exposed credentials covered accounts from at least 29 countries and included login details for widely used platforms such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Fowler's original disclosure on Website Planet didn't list Apple services by name — but iCloud logins are present, following inspection.

What Apple users should do now

Change your Apple ID password immediately, especially if you've used the same password on other sites. It's important to use a long, unique password that isn't easily guessed to enhance your account's security.

Additionally, enable two-factor authentication (2FA) if it's not already active. Apple recommends this extra layer of security for all accounts, and you can turn it on through Settings or at account.apple.com.

Next, consider using Apple Passwords or a trusted password manager to create and store unique passwords for each site or app. This practice helps avoid reusing the same credentials across services, which can compromise your security.