The rumors regarding mass security alerts in Gmail shared by Google have been proved to be absolutely not true. It does not pose any general risk to Gmail accounts. The company said that the viral messages are false and should not cause panic among the users. Gmail is still safe and standard policies are in place in effort to protect all business accounts.

Highlights:

• Google confirms Gmail mass security alert rumors are false.
• No Gmail accounts are affected by the alleged threat.
• Users are advised to ignore misleading online messages.
• Gmail security features are fully active and working.
• Experts warn some messages may be phishing attempts.

Rumors about the Gmail mass security will have left the users confused during the last couple of days. The rumours that the Gmail accounts are under threat went viral. Google did clarify that there was no hack. The users are still able to use Gmail as normal. The safest method to keep up to date is through proper updates issued by Google.

Security professionals believed that there was no mass attack on Gmail. Users must be very aware of emails that request password or personal information. These messages may be phishing messages directed at Gmail accounts. The security team at Google monitors accounts to help keep everything safe. Use of official sources alone is useful in deterring scams of Gmail accounts.

Google assured that security settings, such as account notifications and two-step verification were set up on Gmail. Gmail mass security alert rumors are not factual. This needs to encourage the victims to report suspicious emails and avoid forwarding emails that are not verifiable. One can be cautious to keep Gmail accounts secure. Google also takes security seriously and asks users not to panic.