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# [How not to become part of the next data leak: 5 user mistakes and how to avoid them](https://dexnet.hashnode.dev/how-not-to-become-part-of-the-next-data-leak-5-user-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In June 2025, the world was once again reminded of how fragile digital security really is. Forbes reported that a massive database containing 16 billion usernames and passwords — collected from countless hacks over recent years — has been leaked publ...

Jul 16, 2025 · 3 min read · dexnet.hashnode.dev  
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