Claims of millions of Gmail passwords being leaked caused a sensation, but Google has now revealed the truth.

A security researcher claimed that millions of Gmail passwords, including Gmail passwords, had been leaked online. Google has denied this claim.

This week, news broke that millions of Gmail passwords had been leaked online. A security researcher caused a sensation online by claiming that approximately 3.5 terabytes of data had been stolen, including passwords for 183 million accounts, some of which were Gmail passwords. Google has now dismissed this news as fake, stating that the claim was based on previously stolen data. Let's find out what Google has clarified regarding this matter.

Google said this:

In a statement, Google stated that reports of data theft are based on a misconfiguration of the Infostealer database. Reports that millions of Gmail users were affected by the security breach are false. Gmail's defenses are strong, and users are completely safe. Google stated that hackers often post old or irrelevant email and passwords online, causing confusion. The company stated that it regularly takes action and helps users secure their accounts by resetting their passwords in the event of a data breach.

How to detect a leaked password?

After any data breach, you can determine whether your account is included in the breach. The process is quite simple. You need to visit HaveIBeenPwned.com. It will ask for your email address. Here, you will find information regarding whether your password has been leaked.

How to prevent password leaks?

According to experts, use strong and unique passwords to keep your account secure online. Also, change your password frequently. Google also advises its users to turn on 2-step verification mode. This helps prevent hackers from accessing your account even if your password is leaked.