Google Denies Mass Gmail Password Reset Advisory

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1. 02.09.2025 17:57 📰 1 articles

   Google refutes mass Gmail password reset advisory

   Google has denied issuing a broad security warning to all Gmail users to reset their passwords. The company asserts that its security measures are effective and that no such warning was issued. Google advises users to enable two-step authentication and use passkeys to enhance account security.

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   • No, Google did not warn 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset passwords — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 02.09.2025 17:57

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• Google denies issuing a broad security warning to all Gmail users.

  First reported: 02.09.2025 17:57
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  • No, Google did not warn 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset passwords — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 02.09.2025 17:57

• The alleged warning advised users to enable two-step authentication and reset passwords.

  First reported: 02.09.2025 17:57
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  • No, Google did not warn 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset passwords — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 02.09.2025 17:57

• Google claims its security measures block over 99.9% of phishing and malware attacks.

  First reported: 02.09.2025 17:57
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  • No, Google did not warn 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset passwords — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 02.09.2025 17:57

• The company recommends using passkeys to protect accounts from credential theft.

  First reported: 02.09.2025 17:57
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  • No, Google did not warn 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset passwords — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 02.09.2025 17:57

• Numerous news outlets and cybersecurity firms reported the inaccurate story.

  First reported: 02.09.2025 17:57
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  • No, Google did not warn 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset passwords — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 02.09.2025 17:57