Topic: gmail security
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48 Million Gmail Credentials Leaked Online
A database containing nearly 149 million login credentials, including an estimated 48 million Gmail accounts, was exposed online, compiled from past breaches and infostealer malware. The primary risk is credential stuffing attacks, where stolen usernames and passwords are used to access other acc...
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Google Denies Major Gmail Breach, Insists Security Is Strong
Google has officially denied reports of a massive Gmail security breach, stating that no widespread compromise of user data has occurred and that the service remains secure. The confusion arose from unrelated incidents, including a limited breach of a corporate server with no exposure of sensitiv...
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Google Denies Gmail Scam Risk – But You Still Need to Do This
Google denies recent claims of increased scam risks for Gmail users on desktops and laptops, asserting that its security systems are strong and block over 99.9% of threats. Users are advised to enhance account security by regularly updating passwords and enabling two-factor authentication, while ...
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Google Denies Widespread Gmail Data Breach Rumors
Google has officially denied a new Gmail data breach, clarifying that recent reports stem from misinterpreted collections of old stolen credentials and not a new security incident. The confusion arose when a large set of 183 million compromised credentials from various sources was added to a cybe...
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Google's 2.5 Billion Gmail Users: No Password Reset Required
Google has denied false reports of a major Gmail data breach and clarified that no password reset warning was issued to users. The company emphasized that Gmail's security is robust, blocking over 99.9% of phishing and malware attempts, and recommended using passkeys for added protection. This in...
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New MatrixPDF Toolkit Weaponizes PDFs for Phishing Attacks
MatrixPDF is a malicious toolkit that transforms harmless PDFs into phishing tools, redirecting users to credential harvesting pages or initiating malware downloads, and is marketed on underground forums and Telegram. The toolkit offers features like drag-and-drop importing, real-time previews, a...
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