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US-based tech giant Google has officially denied reports of a major Gmail security breach after claims surfaced online suggesting that millions of users’ passwords were leaked. The company clarified that the reports were based on old, previously stolen data circulating on the internet, not on any new breach targeting Gmail users. Here's everything you need to know Google Says Gmail Is Safe Taking to its official X account, News from Google stated, “Reports of a ‘Gmail security breach impacting millions of users’ are false. Gmail’s defenses are strong, and users remain protected.” According to Google, the confusion arose from a “misunderstanding of infostealer databases,” which collect data from past credential thefts across various websites. The company emphasised that these old datasets do not represent any fresh security compromise on Gmail or Google’s servers. Google also reassured users that it continuously monitors for exposed credentials and assists affected users in resetting their passwords to keep their accounts safe. ALSO READ: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Price Drops Down By Rs 35,000 On Flipkart, Now Available For Rs 89... How The Rumour Started The panic began after Troy Hunt, an Australian cybersecurity researcher and founder of Have I Been Pwned, reported the appearance of a massive 3.5-terabyte database containing about 183 million email credentials. While some of the leaked information may include Gmail addresses, Hunt clarified that the data likely came from past breaches rather than a new Gmail hack. ALSO READ: ChatGPT Go Subscription Now Free For Indian Users Starting November 4: Here’s How To Get It The story gained traction after The New York Times covered Hunt’s findings, prompting users to check their data exposure on HaveIBeenPwned.com . What You Can Do To Stay Protected Experts advise users to remain cautious and follow good cybersecurity practices: Check if your email has appeared in any past breaches via Have I Been Pwned. Change passwords regularly and avoid using the same password across multiple platforms. Enable two-step verification (2FA) to add an extra layer of protection. Get Latest News live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Technology Science and around the world.
