On 27 October 2025, Google issued a statement confirming that there had been no data breach affecting Gmail users. The claim, circulating on various news outlets, claimed that an attacker had accessed 183 million Gmail accounts, but the company said the story was a hoax. Google’s security team investigated the allegations and found no evidence of unauthorized access or data exfiltration. The company also urged users to remain vigilant against phishing attempts that may arise from the rumor and encouraged them to keep their security settings up to date. In summary, Google’s official response clears the company of any responsibility for the alleged breach and underscores that no Gmail user data was compromised.