Massive Gmail Password Leak Sparks Security Concerns Amid Alphabet Earnings Prep
A cybersecurity storm has erupted following the disclosure of 183 million stolen Gmail passwords, marking one of the largest credential breaches of 2025. The data, siphoned by malware from infected user devices rather than a direct breach of Google's servers, surfaced on the Have I Been Pwned platform after Synthient traced its movement through dark web channels. The 3.5-terabyte dataset encompasses 23 billion records, casting a shadow over Alphabet's upcoming Q3 earnings report.
Despite the severity of the leak, Alphabet's shares defied expectations with a 3.6% surge to $269.27, underscoring investor confidence in the tech giant's resilience. Google emphasized that the compromise originated from 'infostealer' malware targeting individual users, not systemic vulnerabilities—a distinction that may mitigate long-term reputational damage.
