Headlines claimed that 2.5 billion Gmail accounts were hacked—but what really happened? In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, Ben and threat intelligence expert Tyler Moffitt break down the facts behind the so called Gmail hackYou’ll hear how cybercrime group ShinyHunters exploited a Salesforce system linked to Google—not Gmail itself—and why misleading headlines fueled unnecessary panic. We explore:How attackers tricked a Google employee through social engineeringWhy verified contact data is a goldmine for phishing and vishing campaignsThe growing trend of targeting people, not systemsPractical defenses you can take—passkeys, two-factor authentication, security checkups, and phishing awarenessTune in to understand what really happened, why it matters, and what you can do to stay secure in a world where perception spreads faster than facts.Follow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.Get in touch via [email protected] As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcast and Best 70 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts rankings.

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