Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, Aug. 29, 2024: This story, originally published Aug.

In a dramatic escalation of cyber threats on 26 October 2025, Forbes revealed that Gmail passwords are confirmed within a colossal 183 million account data breach from April 2025, exposing users to ...

Gmail breach 2025: Reset passwords and enable 2FA to block phishing after 183M leak In a dramatic escalation of cyber threats on 26 October 2025, Forbes revealed that Gmail passwords are confirmed ...

Gmail users told they have 7 days to respond to password hack attacks. Update, May 3, 2025: This story, originally published May 1, has been updated with a new report regarding the use of passkeys in ...