The stories are not true — Google responds. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images There is a viral story (1,2,3) suggesting Google has issued an emergency warning to all 2.5 billion Gmail users with accounts at risk following its recent Salesforce breach. The only problem is the story is completely misleading – there is no such warning. Google has now responded, …
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iPhone users warned to factory reset after app security breach – NewsNation
iPhone users warned to factory reset after app security breach NewsNation WhatsApp finds new hacking campaign targeting fewer than 200 people Reuters WhatsApp fixes ‘zero-click’ bug used to hack Apple users with spyware TechCrunch WhatsApp discovers advanced cyberespionage hacking campaign The Jerusalem Post WhatsApp Patches Zero-Click Exploit Targeting iOS and macOS Devices The Hacker News Source link
Read More »Google Investors Surprisingly Chill About Major Data Breach
The stock of Google’s parent company ended Friday’s trading session relatively unchanged, as investors digested news of a major data leak and broader market developments. Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)’s shares closed at $213.53, up slightly from the day’s prior end price, despite Google‘s global security alert advising its 2.5 billion Gmail users to update their information following a data breach involving …
Read More »Google warns 2.5B Gmail users to update passwords after data breach of one of its databases
(Gray News) – Google is advising billions of Gmail users to change their passwords and up their security following a data breach that prompted more aggressive hacking attacks. Earlier this month, Google reported a breach of one of its Salesforce databases. Google said that the information exposed during the breach was publicly available business information. According to a report from …
Read More »Google warns 2.5B Gmail users to update passwords after data breach of one of its databases
(Gray News) – Google is advising billions of Gmail users to change their passwords and up their security following a data breach that prompted more aggressive hacking attacks. Earlier this month, Google reported a breach of one of its Salesforce databases. Google said that the information exposed during the breach was publicly available business information. According to a report from …
Read More »Microsoft’s Use of China-Based Engineers Was “Breach of Trust” — ProPublica
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The Pentagon issued a “letter of concern” to Microsoft documenting a “breach of trust” over the company’s use of China-based engineers to maintain sensitive government computer systems, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced this week. At the same time, …
Read More »Credit Bureau TransUnion Hit With Data Breach Affecting 4.4 Million People
The TransUnion data breach exposed the data of up to 4.4 million customers. CNET Major credit bureau TransUnion has suffered a data breach that exposed sensitive information belonging to 4.4 million customers, including names and Social Security numbers. The data breach took place on July 28, meaning the sensitive information could have been sold and distributed throughout the dark web …
Read More »Data Breach at Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) Has Now Reached Google’s Gmail
A recent breach involving the software company Salesforce (CRM) has escalated into a global cybersecurity crisis, affecting companies such as Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google. Recently, about 2.5 million Gmail users may have been affected by a breach that allowed hackers to craft highly convincing scam messages, tricking people into giving away private account details. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks …
Read More »Google Data Breach Exposes 2.5 Billion Gmail Users to New Scam Risks
More than 2.5 billion Gmail users could be at risk following a massive cyberattack that compromised a Google database managed through Salesforce’s cloud platform. The incident, linked to hacker group ShinyHunters, is being described by security experts as one of the largest breaches in Google’s history. How the Breach Happened The attack, which began in June 2025, relied on social …
Read More »Allianz Life data breach affects 1.1 million customers
The July data breach at U.S. insurance giant Allianz Life allowed hackers to steal the personal information of 1.1 million customers, according to data breach notification site Have I Been Pwned. Allianz Life disclosed the data breach in late July, confirming that hackers stole the personal information of the “majority” of its 1.4 million customers and its employees from a …
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