By Liz Peek Staff   July 11,2025

By Lucas Nolan  Lucas Nolan is a reporter for Breitbart News covering issues of free speech and online censorship  June 19, 2025

Security researchers have uncovered potentially the largest data breach in history, comprising an astounding 16 billion login credentials, which include Apple accounts.

9to5Mac reports that a team of security researchers has stumbled upon a massive trove of stolen login credentials, exposing an unprecedented 16 billion records, including Apple accounts. The discovery, which researchers describe as “one of the largest data breaches in history,” has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community and raised serious concerns about the potential for widespread account takeovers, identity theft, and highly targeted phishing attacks.

The researchers, from the cybersecurity firm Cybernews, initially found a database containing 184 million records sitting unprotected on a web server last month. However, as they delved deeper, they realized that this was just one of many unsecured databases full of private information. Further investigation revealed an additional 29 datasets, each containing tens of millions to over 3.5 billion records. In total, the researchers uncovered a staggering 16 billion records, making this one of the biggest stolen login discoveries of all time.

What sets this breach apart from others is the freshness and organization of the data. The researchers emphasized that these are not just recycled old breaches, but rather “fresh, weaponizable intelligence at scale.” The neatly structured data, which includes URLs, usernames, and passwords, points to infostealers as the likely source. Infostealers are a type of malware specifically designed to collect login credentials in this exact format.

The implications of this breach are far-reaching and deeply concerning. With access to such a vast number of login credentials, cybercriminals can easily carry out account takeovers, steal identities, and launch highly targeted phishing campaigns. Apple accounts, which are among the exposed credentials, are particularly worrisome, as they can be used to access a wide range of sensitive information and services, including iCloud, Apple Pay, and the App Store. Other logins reportedly included in the massive datasets include Google, Facebook, instagram, Amazon, and many other popular web services.

In light of this discovery, experts are urging users to take immediate steps to protect their accounts and personal information. This includes enabling two-factor authentication, using strong and unique passwords for each account, and regularly monitoring accounts for suspicious activity. Additionally, users should be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources, as these could be part of a targeted phishing campaign.

By Ryan Lovelace   June 18, 2025

Cybersecurity professionals are warning of an increased risk of hacks and digital attacks emanating from Iran that everyone needs to prepare for amid the escalating Israel–Iran war.

Potential U.S. targets include critical infrastructure, American elected officials and media outlets, according to Theresa Payton, former White House chief information officer in President George W. Bush’s administration.

Ms. Payton, CEO at cyber firm Fortalice Solutions, said entities within the energy, finance and transportation sectors need to be especially vigilant.

By Jennifer Van Laar     June 9, 2025

When ICE conducted raids Friday morning at multiple locations in downtown Los Angeles, violent protesters impeded their work at both the staging location at a Home Depot in Paramount and outside the targeted business in downtown. Things might have stayed somewhat contained but for the involvement of two powerful and high-profile leftist community “leaders.”

One of those people, SEIU California President David Huerta, was arrested for interfering with federal officers after he got in the way of ICE officers. After his arrest, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Rep. Gil Cisneros, and other Democrat elected officials decried the action.

Then Angelica Salas, Executive Director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) held a press conference calling for broad demonstrations against ICE, and tensions and violence escalated from there.

Hundreds of “protesters” turned into thousands of rioters before long, complete with matching t-shirts and professionally printed signs, signaling the involvement of organizations with some degree of funding behind them.

As Data Republican found, CHIRLA and the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSLWEB) are two of the NGOs implicated in this ongoing riot.

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June 5, 2025

According to NIH records, Libo Shan and Ping He received more than $7.6 million in total funding between two sponsored projects, awarded one to each scientist. Both NIH projects (R35GM144275 and R35GM149197) were cited in at least two research papers involving both Jian and Liu, the indicted Chinese nationals. 

Other research papers on which both Jian and Liu were authors cite awards from the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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by     Ashley Brasfield  Jun 3, 2025

Citizens of the People’s Republic of China, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, have been charged with conspiracy and smuggling a fungus classified as a bioweapon into the United States.

Scientific literature identifies the fungus “Fusarium graminearum” as a potential agroterrorism weapon because it causes “head blight” — a destructive plant disease, according to an announcement Tuesday from the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) in the Eastern District of Michigan.

The statement adds that the disease affects “wheat, barley, maize, and rice, and is responsible for billions of dollars in economic losses worldwide each year.”

Additionally, the noxious fungus produces toxins that “cause vomiting, liver damage, and reproductive defects in humans and livestock.”

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Jian in connection with allegations related to her and Liu’s smuggling activities, according to the USAO.

“The alleged actions of these Chinese nationals—including a loyal member of the Chinese Communist Party—are of the gravest national security concerns. These two aliens have been charged with smuggling a fungus that has been described as a ‘potential agroterrorism weapon’ into in the heartland of America, where they apparently intended to use a University of Michigan laboratory to further their scheme,” said Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., United States Attorney.

According to the complaint, Jian allegedly received funding from the Chinese government to conduct research on this pathogen in China, the press release noted.

Her electronic devices allegedly contain evidence of her affiliation with and loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the complaint obtained by the USAO said.

The complaint further alleges that Jian’s boyfriend, Liu, is a researcher at a Chinese university studying the same pathogen. (RELATED: Editor Daily Rundown: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent To Meet CCP Officials For Trade Talks)

The complaint alleged he initially denied and then later admitted to smuggling the fungus into the U.S. through Detroit Metropolitan Airport to conduct research at the University of Michigan lab where Jian worked, the press release stated.

“Today’s criminal charges levied upon Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu are indicative of CBP’s critical role in protecting the American people from biological threats that

it involves a researcher from a major university attempting to clandestinely bring potentially harmful biological materials into the United States,” said Marty C. Raybon, Director of Field Operations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

“This was a complex investigation involving CBP offices from across the country, alongside our federal partners. I’m grateful for their tireless efforts, ensuring our borders remain secure from all types of threats while safeguarding America’s national security interests,” Raybon added.

Jian will be appearing in federal court Tuesday in Detroit for her initial appearance on the complaint, according to the USAO. (RELATED: Students Reportedly Uncover Chinese Espionage At Top California University)

This case is under investigation by the FBI and CBP.