Many people use Gmail and may be exposed to two-factor authentication, which is mainly focused on protecting users’ information. There are several security implications when it comes to using an SMS ...

Google has issued a critical security alert impacting its 2.5 billion Gmail users worldwide, following reports of multiple breaches that exposed significant vulnerabilities in user accounts.

Gmail users—especially the ones who like to “set it and forget it”—might want to check their security settings this week. If you’re still relying on text message codes to log into Gmail, it might be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. The first warning arrived in my Gmail inbox on July 29 and is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Nov. 3 with further reports into breached Gmail ...

A new Gmail phishing scam impersonates Google IT support to gain account access. The scam involves fake password recovery emails and requests for security codes. Google advises against clicking links ...

*Google has clarified that there has been no direct Gmail password breach affecting its 2.5 billion users. Instead, the concern stems from a Salesforce data breach earlier in 2025, carried out by the ...