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Change your password now. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Republished on August 25 with new attack reports and advice to users. Google has confirmed that hackers are gaining access to Gmail accounts, and that compromised passwords are behind a significant number of “successful intrusions.” But there’s a separate warning from the tech giant that must now be addressed — most …

Phishing has always been about deceiving people. But in this campaign, the attackers weren’t only targeting users; they also attempted to manipulate AI-based defenses. This is an evolution of the Gmail phishing chain documented by Anurag last week. That campaign relied on urgency and redirects, but this one introduces hidden AI prompts designed to confuse automated analysis. According to Anurag’s …

Change your password now. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Google has confirmed that hackers are gaining access to Gmail accounts, and that compromised passwords are behind a significant number of “successful intrusions.” But there’s a separate warning from the tech giant that must now be addressed — most Gmail users must change their passwords to secure their accounts. This month …

Hackers have breached a major Google database, putting the accounts of 2.5 billion Gmail users at risk of being hijacked by scammers.  The hacking group known as ShinyHunters broke into a Google database managed through Salesforce’s cloud platform by tricking a Google employee into sharing login credentials in June. They stole troves of business files, containing company names and customer …

Do not lose your account — what to know. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Republished on August 18 with a new warning for Google users about the risks in their Gmail address and what they should do to secure their accounts. Google has confirmed that Gmail attacks are surging, as hackers steal passwords to gain access to accounts. This also …

Do not lose your account — what to know. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Republished on August 17 with new Gmail hacking warning. Google has confirmed that Gmail attacks are surging, as hackers steal passwords to gain access to accounts. This also means a surge in “suspicious sign in prevented” emails, Google’s warning that “it recently blocked an attempt to …

Do not lose your account — what to know. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Google has confirmed that Gmail attacks are surging, as hackers steal passwords to gain access to accounts. This also means a surge in “suspicious sign in prevented” emails, Google’s warning that “it recently blocked an attempt to access your account.” Attackers know this — that Gmail …

Gmail for Android’s Material 3 Expressive redesign continues with a new search app bar, while the “Mark as read” action in notifications is now widely rolling out. When the first Gmail users started getting Material 3 Expressive in June, the message list and body was placed in containers. There’s also a prominent swipe action animation in your inbox. Google is …

Every morning started with a flood of emails, which included work messages, shipping notifications, and random newsletters. My inbox always felt like a mess, whether I was checking emails on my phone during breakfast or on my desktop PC during work. I tried labeling systems, starring urgent messages, and setting aside time blocks for email. Yet, I never felt quite …

Gmail users come under attack from Google hackers. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Update, August 12, 2025: This story, originally published on August 11, has been updated with additional mitigation advice following the new wave of Gmail security alerts as users warn of a hybrid attack employing email and phone calls in an attempt at account takeover. Google has already …