Google is urging all Gmail users to be alert and check if their passwords have been leaked in recent data breaches.

So, how do you know if your account is vulnerable? Initial news of a Gmail breach began surfacing after Troy Hunt, creator of the Have I Been Pwned website, released an update abo ...

Google has issued a new warning to Gmail users after reports emerged that millions of passwords were compromised in a huge data breach - here's what you need to know ...

A serious security concern has emerged, prompting an urgent warning to all 1.8 billion users of Gmail. Reports indicate a potential widespread password hack may have compromised a significant number ...

Gmail breach 2025: Reset passwords and enable 2FA to block phishing after 183M leak In a dramatic escalation of cyber threats on 26 October 2025, Forbes revealed that Gmail passwords are confirmed ...

Cybersecurity attacks are now a common fixture of the digital landscape, but not enough people take password security seriously. Testing your password strength is one of the most overlooked yet vital ...

Update, Sept. 30, 2024: This story, originally published Sept. 29, now includes new details of password security weaknesses. Millions of Gmail users will face new password rules designed to make using ...

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“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 ...

It’s time to change your Gmail password, with Google confirming that millions of user credentials were included in a massive data leak. The state of cybersecurity in 2025 is pretty bleak. Data ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

Gmail has become an indispensable part of the daily lives of billions around the globe, but many don't think about security when they hit the send button. Instead, they assume that their emails will ...