Gmail just announced that 2.5 billion users have been affected by a data breach, and that’s a third of the world’s population—which is crazy. In this video I break down what we actually and factually know: passwords weren’t directly leaked, but personal user information was. That’s exactly the kind of leak that fuels more telemarketer calls, more phishing attempts, and more scam emails, because attackers use your exposed info to trick you into handing over the password. My first step for anyone using Gmail is simple: change your password right now, then come back and finish the video. I show you how most people’s “decent” password strategy is outdated, including why 8 characters isn’t the gold standard anymore and why 11+ characters is the new baseline for even trying to hit “strong.” I also point you to a password strength checker so you can see where your current password stands. Then I explain why a password manager alone isn’t enough in 2025. Your data can still be leaked, sold by data brokers, and pieced together for identity theft. That’s why my team’s top-ranked pick is Aura: one package with credit monitoring across all three bureaus, dark web monitoring, VPN, malware protection, and a password manager—plus strong insurance coverage if the worst happens.