Google Denies Mass Gmail Password Reset Warning
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Google has refuted reports claiming that it issued an urgent warning to all 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset their passwords due to a data breach. The company asserts that Gmail's security measures are robust and that the claims are false. Google's security defenses block over 99.9% of phishing and malware attacks. The company advises users to use passkeys to enhance account security.
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02.09.2025 17:57 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 14d ago
Google denies mass Gmail password reset warning
Google has refuted claims that it issued a broad warning to all Gmail users to reset their passwords due to a data breach. The company asserts that its security measures are robust and that the claims are false. Google advises users to 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 warning to all Gmail users to reset passwords.
First reported: 02.09.2025 17:57📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- 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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Gmail's security defenses block over 99.9% of phishing and malware attacks.
First reported: 02.09.2025 17:57📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- 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 advises users to enable two-step authentication and use passkeys for enhanced security.
First reported: 02.09.2025 17:57📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- 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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Numerous news outlets and cybersecurity firms reported the false warning without verification.
First reported: 02.09.2025 17:57📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- No, Google did not warn 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset passwords — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 02.09.2025 17:57