Gmail Hackers Gained Control of 2FA, Email, and Phone Number? Here’s What to Do
Update, Oct. 08, 2024: This article, originally published on Oct. 07, now includes updated advice on how attackers bypass 2FA protections and steps to mitigate these threats before your Gmail account is compromised.
If you browse through any Gmail support forum, whether on social media like the Gmail subreddit or Google's official Gmail community help, one question repeatedly comes up: "My Gmail account has been hacked. How can I recover it?"
While there are always some questionable posts seeking ways to hack into others' accounts, most requests appear to be genuine pleas for assistance. For example, a post on the Gmail subreddit on Oct. 06 shares a common scenario: "A friend's Google account was stolen. The hacker changed the recovery phone number and email." The poster notes that t...