A colossal cybersecurity breach has compromised the login details of 183 million email users worldwide, with Gmail accounts among the hardest hit. The incident, which occurred in April 2025, was linked to infostealer malware attacks that collected passwords, email addresses, and login histories from infected devices rather than Google’s own servers.
Cybersecurity analyst Troy Hunt, founder of the Have I Been Pwned breach alert service, revealed that the stolen data was amassed into a 3.5-terabyte database through malware strains such as RedLine and Vidar. These programs silently siphoned user credentials over time, creating a massive underground market for active, verified logins.
Unlike past breaches that leaked outdated information, this trove contains current and functional credentials, giving cybercriminals immediate access to victims’ online accounts. Once inside, attackers can hijack email accounts, steal identities, and launch targeted scams using real user data.
Google clarified that its systems were not directly compromised but urged users to enhance their account security immediately. The company advised enabling two-step verification, switching to passkeys for password-free logins, and reviewing recent account activity through its security tools.
Experts also recommend that users visit Have I Been Pwned to check whether their email addresses were included in the leak. Those affected should change their passwords without delay and avoid reusing them across multiple accounts.
This breach serves as a stark reminder that even the most secure platforms can’t protect users from the risks of malware infections. In today’s digital landscape, personal cybersecurity depends as much on user habits as it does on the technology itself.
The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, on behalf of the sector minister on Monday led some key agencies under the Ministry—including the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), and the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited—to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament to respond to questions on their financial statements and operational performance.
Ghana: Deputy Trade Minister Leads Agencies To Public Accounts Committee
Kenyan President William Ruto today handed over keys to the new owners of the 220-unit Elburgon Affordable Housing Estate in Molo, Nakuru County of Kenya, marking a milestone in the government’s affordable housing programme.
Kenya: President Ruto Hands Over Keys to Elburgon Affordable Housing Estate in Nakuru County
Source:Africa Publicity
