The Truth Behind the "Gmail Hack" - Ep 166
Description
Headlines claimed that 2.5 billion Gmail accounts were hacked—but what really happened? In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, Ben and threat intelligence expert Tyler Moffitt break down the facts behind the so called Gmail hack
You’ll hear how cybercrime group ShinyHunters exploited a Salesforce system linked to Google—not Gmail itself—and why misleading headlines fueled unnecessary panic. We explore:
- How attackers tricked a Google employee through social engineering
- Why verified contact data is a goldmine for phishing and vishing campaigns
- The growing trend of targeting people, not systems
- Practical defenses you can take—passkeys, two-factor authentication, security checkups, and phishing awareness
Tune in to understand what really happened, why it matters, and what you can do to stay secure in a world where perception spreads faster than facts.
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