Google has now officially denied all the recent rumours that have been circulating online about a major Gmail data breach.
Over the past few days, several social media posts have claimed that millions of Gmail accounts and their data have been compromised, sparking panic among users worldwide.
However, Google have now released a statement and thus confirming that there has been no security breach or any kind of data leak about the Gmail user data.
Thus, Google has helped in assuring users that their accounts remain safe and protected.
According to Google, the viral claims have actually originated from the misinformation that has been spread across online forums and even various unverified news outlets.
The company has also emphasised that its security systems, which include the system of advanced encryption and even the tools for threat detection, continue to operate effectively.
Google’s spokesperson also came up and stated that there is no evidence of any kind of unauthorised access to the currently operating Gmail accounts and urged their users to verify any kind of information and only trust news that comes from trusted sources.
While the rumours have been proven false now, Google have also advised its users to take the standard precautions needed from their side to ensure their account safety.
These include regularly updating the account passwords, enabling the feature of two-factor authentication (2FA), and continually reviewing recent login activity from their Google Account settings.
The company has also reminded its users to be cautious of any kind of phishing emails they receive and even the suspicious links that could lead to any kind of credential theft.
Gmail remains one of the most secure email platforms globally, and the major part is that it is being supported by Google’s AI-driven threat protection that helps to block over 99.9% of spam and malicious content daily.
