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No, Google did not warn 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset passwords

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Feed Name: Bleeping Computer

Date Published: 2025-09-02

Date Updated: 2026-04-20

Author: Sergiu Gatlan

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Google disputes reports that it issued an urgent, universal Gmail password reset due to a breach, calling the claims false and reaffirming Gmail’s existing security protections. The post highlights past examples of widely reported but inaccurate cybersecurity stories and urges accurate reporting, while recommending stronger account safeguards like passkeys.

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