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A significant cybersecurity breach has unveiled an unprotected database containing over 184 million records, including email addresses and passwords, according to cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler. The exposed data is linked to major platforms such as Apple, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, raising serious concerns about potential identity theft and fraud. Fowler described the breach as "a cybercriminal’s dream working list," emphasizing the heightened risk for users, particularly if they utilize the same login credentials across multiple sites. Recent reports indicate that data breaches surged by 72% in the previous year, with a drastic 312% increase in the number of affected individuals in 2024, largely attributed to significant breaches impacting entire digital ecosystems. Experts, including Teresa Murray of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, urge individuals to take immediate action, such as changing passwords, using unique credentials for different sites, and enabling multi-factor authentication. Murray advises freezing credit files with major bureaus like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to prevent identity fraud. The incident serves as a crucial reminder for consumers to remain vigilant about their online security practices.

A recent study published in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics has raised concerns about three massive asteroids—2020 SB, 524522, and 2002 CL1—that may be on a collision course with Earth. According to the researchers, led by Valerio Carruba of São Paulo State University, these asteroids are presently orbiting Venus and remain obscured by the Sun's glare, making them nearly undetectable from Earth. While the study asserts that there is no immediate threat to Venus, researchers caution that even a minor gravitational shift could redirect these asteroids towards Earth, posing catastrophic risks. Should one of these asteroids collide with our planet, it could create a crater over 3 kilometers wide and unleash energy equivalent to a million Hiroshima atomic bombs. The situation is particularly precarious, as traditional detection methods may only provide a warning of two to four weeks before potential impact, which is insufficient for any significant defense or evacuation measures. To improve detection capabilities, the researchers recommend deploying a dedicated mission near Venus.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has identified the most distant galaxy ever observed, designated MoM z14, which existed just 280 million years after the Big Bang, according to researchers from Yale University. This discovery surpasses the previous record holder, JADES-GS-z14-0, by 20 million years. Yale professor Pieter van Dokkum described the finding as a “cosmic miracle,” highlighting that the galaxy is the earliest known object, emerging when the universe was merely 280 million years old. JWST, which has been operational since summer 2022, excels in detecting high-redshift galaxies, with MoM z14 exhibiting a redshift of 14.44. Van Dokkum noted that JWST was not expected to locate galaxies this early in its mission, suggesting that over 100 bright galaxies may exist in the early universe—far more than anticipated pre-launch. Researchers found MoM z14 to be around 50 times smaller than the Milky Way, featuring elements like nitrogen and carbon, indicating a rapidly forming star rate. This discovery opens avenues for further exploration of early cosmic history, as scientists now speculate the existence of even earlier galaxies.