Google Issues Worldwide Gmail Data Breach Warning
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Google warns of a Gmail data breach exposing business contact details used in phishing campaigns, with commenters questioning the effectiveness of recommended security measures.
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Step 3: Handcuff yourself to the Google Play Store forever, for your safety of course.
It seems unlikely that changing one's current password will ameliorate future phishing using these data. The password isn't the problem here.