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Security experts cited Arkose Labs research warning that billions of previously breached passwords were being used in credential stuffing attacks, with the threat expected to spike over the Christmas period for Gmail and Outlook users. Arkose Labs data showed more than 2 billion credential stuffing attacks occurred between October 2020 and September 2021, representing a 98% year-over-year increase. The piece advised internet users to check whether their credentials had been exposed via tools like HaveIBeenPwned and to avoid reusing passwords across accounts.
