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Google has alerted its 2.5 billion Gmail users to the rising threat of hacking and has recommended immediate security measures. The primary advice includes changing passwords and enabling two-step verification. The company identified ShinyHunters, a hacking group, as a key threat actor exploiting vulnerabilities. The group utilizes phishing emails and social engineering tactics to steal credentials. Users are urged to remain vigilant against suspicious activity and to regularly update their account security settings. Google’s blog post from June highlighted the potential for ShinyHunters to escalate their extortion tactics, further underscoring the urgency of the security recommendations.
