What to Do About Gmail Data Leak
When online platforms are breached like this, users can sometimes panic. Fortunately, there are some clear steps you can take, according to Google, that should mitigate the risks and improve your online privacy.
“This report covers broad infostealer activity that targets many types of web activities. When it comes to email, users can help protect themselves by turning on 2-step verification and adopting passkeys as a simpler and stronger alternative to passwords.” – Google spokesperson to Forbes
In addition to 2-factor authentication and passkeys, Google also recommends using its password checkup feature in the Chrome password manager, which can check if your password is compromised, as well as its overall password health and strength.
