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Google has recently issued a major security warning. The company said that the password of 2.5 billion gmail accounts has been stolen. Many users have become worried after hearing this news. If you are also a gmail user, then you will get your …Read more

Details of breech
According to Google’s advice, the attackers gained access to GMAIL data using the Authentication token compromised with third-party integration. Once entering inside, the attacker systematically drawn large amounts of account data, including username, email address, login details and credentials stored with other cloud services in some cases.
Effect on user
Although Google has not confirmed how many personal users have been directly misused, the company said that the scale of this violation is such that Gmail accounts can be affected worldwide. There is no evidence of compromise with the main system of Gmail. Instead, this violation is caused by third -party integration that allowed the attackers to withdraw data associated with Gmail accounts.
What you should do
Google is urging all Gmail users to immediately do the following:
• Reset the password and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) if not already active.
• Check the recent login activity in Gmail settings so that suspicious access efforts can be identified.
• Cancel the app permissions by going to Google Account Safety Dashboard and by removing unfamiliar third -party apps.
• Change credentials associated with Gmail, such as API key or login details stored in messages.
• Be cautious about fisting efforts, as attackers can use stolen data to make a target scam.