International Desk: Recent reports of a major data security breach have claimed that passwords for millions of email users have been leaked, allegedly including those of Gmail users.
Australian cybersecurity researcher Troy Hunt revealed that approximately 183 million user passwords were leaked online. He stated that the stolen data involved nearly 3.5 Terabytes of information. According to the New York Post, this breach could affect about 183 million unique accounts.
The Claim: Millions of Usernames and Passwords Stolen
Cybersecurity experts are describing this as one of the largest online security breaches to date. Reports indicate that malware networks secretly steal usernames, passwords, and website addresses. According to Troy Hunt, this breach had been ongoing for the past year and came to light recently because the stolen credentials were leaked online.
The Scope of the Leak
The leak does not only involve Gmail but also includes login data for Outlook, Yahoo, and hundreds of other web services. Cybersecurity experts say this poses a significant threat to users, especially those who reuse the same password across multiple platforms. This could increase security risks for services like banking, social media, and cloud storage.
Reports of a “Gmail security breach impacting millions of users” are false. Gmail’s defenses are strong, and users remain protected. 🧵👇
— News from Google (@NewsFromGoogle) October 27, 2025
Google’s Official Denial
Google has firmly denied these claims. In a post on the NewsFromGoogle Twitter account, the company stated:
“Claims of Google accounts being compromised due to a Gmail security breach are false. Gmail’s security remains strong and our users are safe. These reports are based on a misunderstanding of InfoStealer databases, which regularly collect credentials leaked through routine malware activity on the web.”
