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That Supposed 'Gmail Hack': Google Says It's False, but Watch Out for Phishing Anyway

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-16 07:32:00

Gmail is a hugely popular email service, with over 2.5 billion users. So when rumors start to swirl about Gmail problems, people pay attention. On Monday, Google made an unusual statement, formally denying that it had issued a broad warning about a major Gmail security issue. "Gmail's protections are strong and effective, and claims of a major Gmail security warning are false," the post read. "While it's always the case that phishers are looking for ways to infiltrate inboxes, our protections c

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Google did not warn 2.5B Gmail users to reset passwords

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-16 16:29:57

Google has disputed a widely reported story about the company warning all Gmail users to reset their passwords due to a recent data breach that also affected some Workspace accounts. This claim was covered by numerous news outlets, as well as cybersecurity firms, which published stories about the so-called "urgent warning" asking 2.5 billion Gmail users worldwide to enable two-step authentication and reset their passwords. However, as the company explained on a Monday blog post addressing thes

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No, Google did not warn 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset passwords

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-16 23:57:28

Google has disputed a widely reported story about the company warning all Gmail users to reset their passwords due to a recent data breach that also affected some Workspace accounts. This claim was covered by numerous news outlets, as well as cybersecurity firms, which published stories about the so-called "urgent warning" asking 2.5 billion Gmail users worldwide to enable two-step authentication and reset their passwords. However, as the company explained on a Monday blog post addressing thes

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Google Will Now Blur Nude Photos in Your Messages. Here's How to Turn It On (or Off)

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-17 00:01:55

Some Android users are starting to see blurred images on their devices while using Google Messages. It's part of a Sensitive Content Warning system announced last year that is now rolling out on Android devices that obscures images containing suspected nudity. In a Help Center post, Google explains that when the feature is turned on, these warnings can detect and blur images with nudity and generate a warning when one is being received, sent or forwarded. "All detection and blurring of nude ima

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Google Messages now ensures you don’t get flashed without your consent

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-18 10:46:06

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Messages will now automatically blur NSFW photos that you receive or send. It will show warnings before opening any explicit media shared with you to ensure you approve of it. It will also warn you of the risks of sending such photos before you do. All processing takes place locally on your device, so none of the private media is sent to Google. The outpouring of multimedia junk, thanks to RCS, in Android’s default Messages app has inspired G

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Some goo.gl URLs will live to fight another day

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-11 06:35:08

Google's shortened URLs are the horror movie monster of the Google Graveyard: They keep finding a way to stay alive. On Friday, the company said goo.gl links that don't show the above warning will work for the foreseeable future. In 2018, Google cut off the ability to create new shortened links. But it kept existing URLs active as a courtesy to those who relied on them. Then, a year ago, the company said its bit.ly rival would shut down completely on August 25, 2025. That appeared to be the fin

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Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake severity

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-12-23 18:16:50

Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake severity 9 hours ago Share Save James Clayton, Anna Foster and Ben Derico BBC News Share Save EPA Google has admitted its earthquake early warning system failed to accurately alert people during Turkey's deadly quake of 2023. Ten million people within 98 miles of the epicentre could have been sent Google's highest level alert - giving up to 35 seconds of warning to find safety. Instead, only 469 "Take Action" warnings were sent out for the

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Android Earthquake Alerts: A global system for early warning

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-02 00:23:14

Earthquakes are a constant threat to communities around the globe. While we’ve gotten good at knowing where they’re likely to strike, we still face devastating consequences when they do. What if we could give people a few precious seconds of warning before the shaking starts? Those seconds can be enough time to get off a ladder, move away from dangerous objects and take cover. For years, that’s been the goal of earthquake early warning (EEW) systems. But the expensive seismic networks on which t

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How to design an actually good flash flood alert system

theverge.com Justine Calma 2026-01-06 03:00:00

Flash floods have wrought more havoc in the US this week, from the Northeast to the Midwest, just weeks after swollen rivers took more than 130 lives across central Texas earlier this month. Frustrations have grown in the aftermath of that catastrophe over why more wasn’t done to warn people in advance. Local officials face mounting questions over whether they sent too many or sent too few mobile phone alerts to people. Some Texans have accused the state of sending out too many alerts for injur

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Ruby 3.4 frozen string literals: What Rails developers need to know

news.ycombinator.com Prateek Choudhary 2026-01-24 15:58:26

Ruby 3.4 Frozen String Literals: What Rails Developers Actually Need to Know Ruby 3.4 takes the first step in a multi-version transition to frozen string literals by default. Your Rails app will continue working exactly as before, but Ruby now provides opt-in warnings to help you prepare. Here’s what you need to know. The Three-Phase Transition Plan Ruby is implementing frozen string literals gradually over three releases: Ruby 3.4 (Now): Opt-in warnings when you enable deprecation warnings

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Brainwash '72 [video]

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-29 05:34:08

Probably the strangest thing I've found on a video tape. A quit-smoking "brainwashing" tape, my favourite bit is the whole long shot of a mysterious stranger walking through the desert only to reveal A •SPOILERS•. Content warning: there's some footage of someone getting operated on. It makes me feel all squooshy so I'm warning you. This came to me on a Umatic tape with a McDonalds label on it, perhaps a franchisee somewhere was trying to stop his staff smoking. Anyway, enjoy. --

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‘Warning Fatigue’ Might Have Made Texas Floods Deadlier

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-02-01 11:30:49

A deluge of rain triggered deadly flash floods in Texas Hill Country over the weekend, causing widespread damage and killing more than 80 people. As the death toll climbs, some experts say “flood warning fatigue” may have discouraged residents from heeding the National Weather Service’s (NWS) warnings. Texas Hill Country is part of “flash flood alley,” a crescent-shaped region that curves from the Dallas area down to San Antonio and then westward. It’s one of the most dangerous places in the U.

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Latest Tech News

That Supposed 'Gmail Hack': Google Says It's False, but Watch Out for Phishing Anyway

Google did not warn 2.5B Gmail users to reset passwords

No, Google did not warn 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset passwords

Google Will Now Blur Nude Photos in Your Messages. Here's How to Turn It On (or Off)

Google Messages now ensures you don’t get flashed without your consent

Some goo.gl URLs will live to fight another day

Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake severity

Android Earthquake Alerts: A global system for early warning

How to design an actually good flash flood alert system

Ruby 3.4 frozen string literals: What Rails developers need to know

Brainwash '72 [video]

‘Warning Fatigue’ Might Have Made Texas Floods Deadlier

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