Cookie Chaos: 77 Million NZ Browser Cookies Leaked on Dark Web

June 1, 2025

A staggering 94 billion browser cookies have been stolen and dumped on the dark web — and 77.5 million of them are tied to NZ users, with over 6 million still active.

Cookies may seem harmless, but hackers are using them like spare keys to sneak into your accounts — no passwords needed. Malware is behind the cookie theft surge, targeting Google, Microsoft, and YouTube users. NZ ranks 100th globally — not top tier, but still millions at risk.  [Source: NordVPN]

Pro tip: Clear your cookies, update your browser, use strong passwords, and turn on MFA.
Ditch stale cookies before they bite back.

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