Google Alerts 2.5 Billion Gmail Users to Change Passwords After Data Breach

Google has warned 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset their passwords following a data breach involving a third-party Salesforce system accessed by the threat group ShinyHunters, which used social engineering to steal limited business contact data. While no consumer data was compromised, the breach has heightened risks of phishing attacks, prompting Google to advise users to enhance their account security through password updates and two-factor authentication.