Cyber Security Headlines Google: Gmail is secure, Cloudflare blocks largest DDoS attack, Amazon shutters theft campaign
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Sep 3, 2025 Google addresses rumors claiming 2.5 billion Gmail users are at risk, asserting it's completely false. Cloudflare boasts about blocking the largest recorded DDoS attack, peaking at an astonishing 11.5 Tbps. Meanwhile, Jaguar Land Rover reveals a cyberattack that severely disrupted their production. Amazon takes decisive action against credential theft campaigns. CISA emphasizes the urgent need for federal agencies to patch vulnerabilities and hints at upcoming community discussions about vital cybersecurity changes.
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Gmail Not Breached; Rumor Roots Revealed
- Google says Gmail itself was never compromised despite viral claims about 2.5 billion users being at risk.
- The rumor traced to a Salesforce breach and subsequent phishing/vishing exploits targeting users outside Gmail.
Record 11.5 Tbps DDoS Blocked
- Cloudflare recorded and blocked an 11.5 Tbps UDP flood, its largest DDoS on record and largely originating from Google Cloud.
- Network-layer DDoS activity has surged, with Cloudflare reporting a 500% year-over-year rise in such attacks.
Jaguar Land Rover Production Halted
- Jaguar Land Rover reported a cyberattack that 'severely disrupted' production, forcing plant shutdowns including Solihull.
- The company said no evidence so far suggests customer data theft while it works to restore systems.