Nikkei confirms Google account breach led to phishing attempts

Nikkei confirmed that two employees' Google Workspace accounts were illegally accessed and used to send thousands of phishing emails to business partners and colleagues. Information on 1,646 people was exposed, though no reader or interviewee data was affected, and passwords have been changed.

• Breach began in late July and was confirmed by Google in early August
• One affected account sent thousands of phishing emails
• Data on 1,646 people, including employees and partners, was exposed
• No reader or interviewee information was compromised