Google has issued a strong clarification to its 2.5 billion Gmail users after several misleading stories circulated online, wrongly suggesting that the platform was hit by a massive Gmail security breach.
In an unusual public statement, the company emphasized that no widespread warning had been issued and labeled the claims of a major Gmail security issue as “completely untrue.”
“Recently, a number of inaccurate reports claimed that we alerted all Gmail users about a major Gmail security threat. This is not correct,” Google stated.
Although the tech giant didn’t pinpoint the origin of the confusion, it appeared to be responding to older media coverage regarding a phishing campaign. That incident involved a compromised Salesforce system linked to Google, first disclosed in June. By August 8, Google confirmed it had completed notifying the small group of impacted users.
Phishing Remains a Concern
Google reassured its users that Gmail is safe from any widespread attack but admitted that phishing attempts are an ongoing challenge.
“Cybercriminals are constantly searching for ways to sneak into inboxes, yet our advanced protections stop more than 99.9% of phishing and malware attempts before they ever reach users,” the company explained.
Security Tips for Gmail Users
The company also urged users to strengthen account security by enabling passkeys and exploring password alternatives for additional protection.
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This clarification underscores how quickly misinformation about Gmail security can spread across the internet and the difficulty tech companies face in correcting false narratives. For everyday Gmail users, the message is simple: there is no new large-scale Gmail security risk, but staying cautious and using strong login protections remains essential.
