[IT News] 2.5 billion Gmail accounts warned: Scammers using US 650 area code to trick millions. What should you do?

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Gmail users across the globe have been warned to take immediate action after a massive Google security breach left 2.5 billion accounts exposed to criminals. Google's database was breached by hackers, exposing 2.5 billion Gmail users to scams, as per The US Sun.

Scammers are using stolen data to impersonate Google workers via fake phone calls and emails and in light of the cybercrime, Gmail users have been put at risk. The cyber raid, linked to Google’s use of Salesforce’s cloud platform, happened in June when hackers tricked a staff member into giving away login details.
The breach has sent shockwaves across the UK as cybercriminals are already using the stolen information to impersonate Google workers. The notorious hacking gang ShinyHunters managed to steal vast files packed with company names and customer contact details.
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