Google has publicly refuted recent reports claiming its Gmail service suffered a security breach that impacted millions of users in South Africa. In a statement on its official News from Google X account, the company declared the reports false, emphasizing that Gmail’s defenses are robust and users remain protected. Google explained that the confusion stemmed from a misunderstanding of infostealer databases, which routinely compile credential‑theft activities from across the web. The company clarified that these databases do not indicate a new targeted attack on any specific person, tool, or platform. Gmail continues to monitor for large batches of open credentials and proactively helps users reset passwords and secure their accounts.