Google urges Gmail users to change passwords urgently due to 183 million accounts leaked
Company. Google. urged users to change their Gmail account passwords immediately and enable two-step authentication, because there was large-scale data breach, that compromised the security of the 183 million accounts.
This is reported by the Forbes with reference to the company's representatives.
Passwords are stolen through viruses
According to experts, the attackers use malicious software, is a ransomware that steals passwords from users' computers, tablets and smartphones without being noticed.
Such viruses can access not only email, but also linked accounts, banking data and personal information.
Google advises to act immediately
The company emphasises that users need to:
Change your Gmail password immediately;
Enable two-step authentication (via SMS, app or security key);
Check security settings in your account on your account page.
«This is critical to avoid unauthorised access to mail and personal data,» Google said in a statement.
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