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Google issues warning to billions of Gmail users over password hack
Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:30 am
Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:30 am
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Google has warned Gmail users that a notorious group of hackers is targeting account holders after gaining access to a massive database.
The attacks stem from a breach of Salesforce’s cloud platform that exposed users of Google services to further intrusions.
With around 2.5 billion people using Gmail and Google Cloud, users have been advised to be on high alert to suspicious activity and to take appropriate security action to better protect themselves.
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Google advises users to regularly update their passwords and to use extra security measures like two-factor authentication.
Data from Google shows that the majority of users have unique or strong passwords, however only a third of them regularly update their passwords.
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Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:32 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
So is this contained to Salesforce users or larger databases?
Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:35 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
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password hack
sounds like a preemptive warning for potential phishing attempts, doesn't read like there has been a password breach for billions
Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:36 am to minimal
Good catch. So it's probably just the emails and not the passwords.
I get daily emails from Microsoft on my personal Gmail account for the password code, and i have no MS accounts associated with that email
I get daily emails from Microsoft on my personal Gmail account for the password code, and i have no MS accounts associated with that email
Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:38 am to SlowFlowPro
Yeah it seems like they’re warning about possible new phishing attempts.
Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:40 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
Never click on suspicious emails
Why my google inbox has 18,000 unread emails
Why my google inbox has 18,000 unread emails
Posted on 8/28/25 at 8:41 am to The Boat
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Never click on suspicious emails
This, and tell your wife this daily.
Posted on 8/28/25 at 9:08 am to LordSaintly
I did get a phishing attempt just yesterday that was a fake confirmation for a $400 purchase through my Paypal that looked more convincing than the usual ones I get. Reported and deleted. No activity on my Paypal, but I'm guessing the attempt was related to this.
Posted on 8/28/25 at 9:39 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
I can't stand the idea of someone out there reading all my junk emails 
Posted on 8/28/25 at 9:49 am to Neauxla_Tiger
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I did get a phishing attempt just yesterday that was a fake confirmation for a $400 purchase through my Paypal that looked more convincing than the usual ones I get. Reported and deleted. No activity on my Paypal, but I'm guessing the attempt was related to this.
PayPal is notorious for being hacked. Have had to change my password on there no fewer than 5 times
Posted on 8/28/25 at 9:54 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
Maybe they should start separating these giant user Db.. They get hacked all the time. At least make them work a little harder than 1 and done.
Posted on 8/28/25 at 9:55 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
Hope they enjoy my 267 spam emails I get daily
Posted on 8/28/25 at 9:56 am to bayouvette
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At least make them work a little harder than 1 and done.
It's definitely harder than that. Companies like Salesforce are getting hit basically every second of every day.
Posted on 8/28/25 at 6:03 pm to Major Dutch Schaefer
Always verify sender email address before opening messages and especially before responding in any way to, or opening links in, unsolicited emails.
If you have any doubt at all, just delete the message.
I just earlier today saved a friend from a very convincing phishing attempt.
If you have any doubt at all, just delete the message.
I just earlier today saved a friend from a very convincing phishing attempt.
Posted on 8/28/25 at 6:14 pm to Major Dutch Schaefer
We got hit yesterday. An employee clicked on the link and it grabbed his entire SENT mailbox and promptly emailed everyone internal and external he has ever emailed.
IT has already said this will mean all of our systems and databases will now be going to multi factor authentication. This will be yours out of my week logging in and verifying every time I need to use one of our systems. Joy!
IT has already said this will mean all of our systems and databases will now be going to multi factor authentication. This will be yours out of my week logging in and verifying every time I need to use one of our systems. Joy!
Posted on 8/28/25 at 6:16 pm to The Boat
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Why my google inbox has 18,000 unread emails
If there is one thing I'm OCD about it's deleting any of the shite that I'm not going to open
Posted on 8/28/25 at 6:19 pm to The Boat
99.9% of my emails is useless. I almost never even open an email. I just use it to sign up for sites.
Posted on 8/28/25 at 6:50 pm to The Boat
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Never click on suspicious emails
I thought this advice meant do not click on any links or pdf within the email.
It’s not safe to even just open the email?
Posted on 8/28/25 at 7:00 pm to LordSaintly
quote:I've received multiple phishing attempts over the last two days.
Yeah it seems like they’re warning about possible new phishing attempts.
All but 1 took the form of a fake digital signing of something or another.
Certain government contractors working for Fed depts. use Salesforce. Especially bidding sites and 3rd party administrative (e.g. HUD contracted inspectors).
Posted on 8/28/25 at 7:10 pm to Major Dutch Schaefer
First AT&T, now this crap. These companies need to do a better job of protecting people’s info.
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