Gmail Password Leaked: Some reports suggest that over 183 million Gmail passwords have been leaked online. As soon as the news spread, many users began sharing it rapidly on Twitter and Facebook. However, Google has denied any such data leak.

Gmail Password Leaked: On Monday, Gmail users were shocked when news broke that millions of Gmail passwords had been stolen in a major data leak. As soon as this news spread, people became worried about their data. According to reports, data from approximately 183 million Gmail accounts was leaked online. However, on Tuesday, October 28, Google denied any such data leak. The company stated that Gmail user details are completely safe and there has been no new hacking. According to Google, the data being circulated online is old and not related to any new cyber attack.

Troy Hunt's Major Discovery

News of the data breach of 183 million Gmail users surfaced after cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt revealed that a database of approximately 3.5 terabytes containing millions of email addresses and passwords had been discovered. Troy runs the website "Have I Been Pwned" and mentioned the leak in a post.

According to Troy, the leak includes accounts from several services, including Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook. He also stated that while most of the data appears to be related to past leaks, it may also contain new data, raising concerns about cybersecurity.

Google's Response

Google responded directly to the matter, stating that the information Troy Hunt disclosed relates to past data leaks and is therefore unrelated to the recent Gmail server attack. Google also stated that the company continuously searches the internet for such leaked accounts and passwords and alerts users so they can keep their accounts safe.