1. Indian police probe Google over 500,000 fake Gmail accounts tied to bomb threats

Indian police probe Google over 500,000 fake Gmail accounts tied to bomb threats

Technology

  • Indian authorities are investigating Google following the discovery of a network of 500,000 fake Gmail accounts linked.
  • The hoax bomb threats targeted various government offices, prompting significant security concerns throughout the country.
  • Police said, fake accounts were utilized to send threatening messages, causing panic among both officials & public.
  • Google has not yet responded to the investigation, which underscores the challenges of managing online identity & security.

Source: reuters.com

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