Google has confirmed that hackers are actively breaking into Gmail accounts, with compromised passwords driving a large number of recent breaches. The company is urging users to take action now to better protect their accounts.
Among their top recommendations: update your password immediately and strengthen security by adding a passkey. Unlike traditional passwords or even two-factor authentication (2FA), passkeys are more secure and harder for attackers to steal.
Google is also reminding users to stay alert for phishing scams. That means avoiding suspicious links or email attachments, especially from unknown senders.
Bottom line: if you haven’t updated your Gmail security settings recently, now’s the time. A few minutes today could save you from a major headache tomorrow.
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