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5million Gmail Emails And Passwords Hacked! by Wittylens(m): 10:44pm On Sep 11, 2014
Yesterday , a database containing the email passwords of 5million gmail users was allegedly uploaded to a russian bitcon forum.





According to WittyLens the list was immediately taken down and so there is no evidence to claim if gmail was actually hacked.


It is still a mystery how those emails and passwords was stolen from google's database , however , a Google spokesman said that “The list, probably combed or phished from malware-infected computer, appears to contain outdated or older login information. However, the uploader claimed 60-percent of the passwords.”


To ensure safety , Gmail users are advised to check if their account has been compromised by using This Tool
Re: 5million Gmail Emails And Passwords Hacked! by HAkorehdeh(m): 11:15pm On Sep 11, 2014
I think am a victim of this.... Though, i don't really value the account.

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Re: 5million Gmail Emails And Passwords Hacked! by Wittylens(m): 12:00am On Sep 12, 2014
HAkorehdeh: I think am a victim of this.... Though, i don't really value the account.


Change Your Password ASAP

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