Hackers breached Google database: a threat to 2.5 billion Gmail accounts.

According to Korrespondent.net: A criminal group of hackers known as ShinyHunters stole data from 2.5 billion Gmail accounts. This massive breach of Google's database poses a security threat to users worldwide, according to Daily Mail.

Experts discovered that the hackers managed to access a huge number of accounts and steal business information about clients and companies after obtaining the working credentials of a Google employee in June 2025.

Despite Google claiming that passwords were not compromised, experts argue otherwise: criminals are actively using the stolen data for phishing. Users are receiving suspicious calls and emails from fraudsters impersonating individuals associated with Google, attempting to extract passwords or verification codes.

Cybersecurity expert James Knight expressed serious concern over this incident, emphasizing the importance of changing passwords and activating multi-factor authentication.

The ShinyHunters group had previously gained notoriety for attacks on large corporations. Gmail addresses are extremely valuable to hackers, as they can access personal information, blackmail individuals, or attack associated companies.

Google acknowledged the fact of the breach but did not disclose details about the number of affected accounts. Experts urge Gmail users to be cautious and refrain from sharing passwords or verification codes, even if the requests seem legitimate.

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As a result of the massive breach of Google's database, a group of hackers stole data from 2.5 billion Gmail accounts, creating a serious threat to users' security worldwide. The criminals are using the stolen data for phishing attacks, and experts urge changing passwords and activating multi-factor authentication to protect their accounts from malicious actors.