Gmail-Linked Credentials Exposed in Massive Breach

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If you use Gmail for work, shopping, or staying in touch, your account might be a part of a massive new leak.

Security researchers have found a trove of 3.5 terabytes of stolen data containing 183 million unique accounts, including 16.4 million addresses. The dataset is now searchable through Have I Been Pwned, a site that tracks global data breaches. The collection reportedly originated from infostealer malware campaigns that captured login details from infected devices, along with reused credentials leaked in older breaches.

While Google confirmed that its own systems were not directly compromised, experts say the size and content of this breach raise serious concerns about how easily stolen passwords can spread through ...