: These files often contain "stealer" logs or executables designed to infect your computer, steal your saved passwords, or encrypt your files for ransom.
: Generate unique, complex passwords for every site so that one leak doesn't compromise all your accounts.
: Accessing or possessing databases of stolen login credentials (email/password pairs) can violate privacy laws and computer crime statutes.
: Always use MFA (app-based or hardware keys) on your email and sensitive accounts to prevent unauthorized access, even if your password is stolen.