Google Denies Massive Gmail Password Leak Reports

Google has confirmed that Gmail was not breached despite reports of a massive password leak. The reports claimed that 183 million Gmail passwords had been exposed, but Google says these claims are based on a misunderstanding.

The company explains that the 183 million credentials in question come from infostealer logs and older data breaches collected over time, not from a direct attack on Google's systems. These datasets combine credentials stolen from many sources by malware that grabs saved passwords from infected devices.

Google says that the reports misread a routine update to a third-party breach notification service as proof of a new Gmail attack. The company assures users that Gmail's defenses are strong, and users remain protected.