Google has vigorously defended Gmail and the purported hacking threats raised in a recent investigation. When the security of over 2 billion customers is at stake, the firm feels compelled to dismiss such threats.
And now, Google has issued a public statement via a blog post earlier this week, confirming that all of the reports about Gmail security issues are untrue. Hacking dangers are not new, but Google is clearly concerned about the rumours spreading in the media and has requested them to address these issues and clarify their side of the story.
Gmail protection is strong.
In its statement, Google asserts that all of Gmail’s security measures are strong and effective. “Several false claims appeared recently, alleging that we issued a broad warning to all Gmail users about a severe Gmail security risk. This is completely incorrect,” the business stated in a post here.
Google typically reserves its opinions, but this public outreach felt odd, particularly the tone of the message sent. “Security is such a crucial issue for all businesses, consumers, and users, and we take this job very seriously. “It’s critical that the conversation in this space is accurate and factual,” the post continues.
It all began on August 26, 2025, when Trend Micro published its own security findings in a post. The organization even alleged that Google’s database was compromised via another cloud platform.
ShinyHunters has been implicated in various high-profile data breaches, and Google has now warned its customers about the consequences of allowing attacks like these to ruin their digital footprint.
The tech titan then goes on to showcase its own security procedures and how it prevents the majority of threats from reaching your device. “Our protections continue to block more than 99.9% of phishing and malware attempts from reaching users,” according to the statement.
We always strive to deliver the most accurate stories and events, particularly when it relates to user privacy. However, it appears that Google is confident in its own methods and believes it is time for users to convert to secure alternatives such as Passkeys rather than passwords or 2FA with mobile numbers.
