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Google Data Breach 2025—What Happened? In August 2025, Google revealed a major Gmail data breach that potentially affects 2.5 billion users worldwide. The breach was linked to Salesforce’s cloud platform and executed by the well-known hacker group ShinyHunters (UNC6040). Cybersecurity experts are calling it one of the largest breaches in Google’s history. While passwords and payment information were not directly compromised, the stolen business and contact details are now fueling phishing scams, spoofed calls, and fake support emails. How Did Hackers Gain Access? The attack started in June 2025, when scammers used social engineering to trick a Google employee. Method used: Hackers posed as Google IT staff during a vishing (voice phishing) call. Weak point: The employee unknowingly approved a malicious Salesforce application. Data stolen: Business contact information, names, and notes. This information is now being weaponized to impersonate Google representatives and deceive Gmail users...