A massive cache of Gmail credentials has surfaced online, exposing around 183 million accounts to potential misuse. It’s the kind of breach that forces people to rethink how much personal and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Nov. 3 with further reports into breached Gmail passwords ...

Update, June 16, 2025: This story, originally published on June 14, has been updated to include new data regarding the use of risky passwords and password habits, as well as further technical ...