A significant data breach has exposed approximately 183 million email accounts, predominantly Gmail, due to infostealer malware rather than a direct compromise of Google’s servers. The dataset, identified by Have I Been Pwned and compiled by Synthient LLC, contains plaintext email-password combinations harvested from malware-infected personal devices. Experts caution that this malware can capture more than login credentials, potentially allowing hackers to bypass two-factor authentication. Users are advised to utilize Google’s Security Checkup, enable two-step verification, and enhance password security, while organizations using Gmail should strengthen their anti-malware defenses. This breach underscores the increasing sophistication of cybercrime and the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in our digital landscape.