US EditionGoogle Denies Reports 2.5B Users Impacted by Gmail Hack
- Google denied reports that 2.5 billion Gmail users were affected by a major security breach and a broad warning was issued.
- The denial followed inaccurate claims linked to a June breach limited to Google's corporate Salesforce server accessing public business information.
- Google clarified that the breach led to phishing and voice phishing attacks, while highlighting that its Gmail security measures successfully prevent the vast majority—over 99.9%—of phishing and malware threats.
- The company advised users to use strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and to replace passwords with passkeys to enhance security.
- Google’s statements aim to clarify misinformation, reassure users of Gmail’s security, and highlight ongoing efforts to notify the limited set of affected accounts.
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Google says Gmail security warning is 'false,' but here's how you can increase protection
(NEXSTAR) — Did you see concerning reports this weekend that the password to your Gmail account needed to be changed immediately over concerns of a data breach? Have no fear — Google said that isn't the case, but there are still steps you can take to protect your account. Several outlets reported over the weekend that Google was warning roughly 2.5 billion users to protect their accounts and change their passwords due to data breaches. That, how…
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