Did 183 Million Gmail Passwords Really Get Leaked? Google Finally Reveals the Truth Behind the Rumors

On Monday, panic began among Gmail users when various reports surfaced that millions of Gmail passwords had been stolen and spilled in one massive data breach. The news found its headlines, and people began panicking over the loss of their data. According to a report, approximately 183 million Gmail accounts were revealed on the web in a colossal data breach.

However, Google denied on Tuesday, 28 October, that they had experienced such a data breach and said that Gmail credentials are intact and secure. The technology giant responded that the data that is spreading in the breach is not recent, and it is not a fresh security attack.

Google Responds to Gmail Data Breach Rumors

The reports of a 183 million Gmail data breach started when cybersecurity researcher Troy Hunt revealed that an almost 3.5-terabyte database contained millions of exposed email credentials. Troy is the owner of a website named Have I Been Pwned, and he mentioned the breach in his post.

As per Troy, the leaked data breach contains accounts from several platforms like Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook. Hunt also mentioned that while much of the data seemed to be coming from the previously known breaches, it still carries the potential of a new incident and raises alarms.

Reports of a “Gmail security breach impacting millions of users” are false. Gmail’s defenses are strong, and users remain protected. 🧵👇

— News from Google (@NewsFromGoogle) October 27, 2025

Google’s Response to the Gmail Data Breach

The post on Google directly addresses this situation and explains that the information mentioned by Troy Hunt is related to several old breaches and therefore does not concern the recent attack on the Gmail servers. Also, Google stated that the company has been scanning across the web on a regular basis to identify exposed credentials and notifies its users of the possibility that their accounts are being compromised.

The technological giant has also developed surveillance features that remind users to change their passwords and enhance account protection.

The following are some of the easy steps to follow in order to keep your Gmail account safe:

Step 1: Check if your email has been compromised

Step 2: Change your password immediately

Step 3: Turn on 2-Step Verification

Step 4: Visit your Google Account settings → Security → 2-Step Verification. Enable this feature

Step 5: Use passkeys for added safety

Step 6: Avoid reusing passwords

Step 7: Keep your recovery details updated

Step 8: Review connected apps and devices

Step 9: Stay alert for suspicious emails