A recent email security incident has come to light, impacting an enormous 183 million email accounts. The incident was disclosed by Have I Been Pwned, which indicates it encompasses both email addresses and passwords. It took place in April and was included in Have I Been Pwned this week. The data was reportedly extracted via malware.

Although a compromised email does not necessarily imply you will be targeted, it is advisable to verify if you have been impacted. Fortunately, discovering this is straightforward.

How to verify if your email has been compromised:

You can check on Have I Been Pwned, where the breach details are provided. They feature a search page where you can input your email address to see if you have been affected.

If your password has been compromised, simply update it and consider activating two-factor authentication. When unsure, it’s better to err on the side of caution.