Google has denied recent reports claiming that the company issued an emergency security warning to all Gmail users about a major security breach. In a blog post, the tech giant clarified that these allegations are “entirely false” and emphasised that Gmail’s security protections remain strong and effective.

“Several inaccurate claims surfaced recently that incorrectly stated we issued a broad warning to all Gmail users about a major Gmail security issue. This is entirely false,” Google said. The clarification follows media reports about a possible breach of Google’s Salesforce database by the hacker group ShinyHunters, which allegedly exposed customer and company names but not passwords.

Google explained that while some organisations or individuals may have received notifications if they were affected, there was no mass alert sent to Gmail’s 2.5 billion users. “Security is such an important item for all companies, all customers, all users — we take this work incredibly seriously. It’s crucial that conversation in this space is accurate and factual,” the company said in its statement.

Google also acknowledged that attackers are always searching for ways to bypass inbox security, but assured users that its protections continue to block more than 99.9% of phishing and malware attempts. The company recommended that users adopt secure alternatives like Passkeys and follow best practices for identifying and reporting phishing.

With these reassurances, Google underlined its commitment to user safety and the importance of factual reporting on digital security matters.