“2.5 billion Gmail users should change passwords,” the headlines warn, saying Google has issued an emergency alert to all its users. Not so fast, however. While Google and Gmail are often targeted by ...

A new Gmail phishing scam impersonates Google IT support to gain account access. The scam involves fake password recovery emails and requests for security codes. Google advises against clicking links ...

Update, June 16, 2025: This story, originally published on June 14, has been updated to include new data regarding the use of risky passwords and password habits, as well as further technical ...

Your Google account hacked can create chaos, affecting Gmail, Drive, YouTube, and even linked services like banking apps or streaming platforms. Unauthorized access ...

A massive credential dump is circulating again. Not because Gmail itself was cracked open, but because millions of passwords stolen from infected devices and leaky sites were bundled together and ...