Google Fixes Phone Number Leak Bug in Account Recovery

Google Fixes Phone Number Leak Bug in Account Recovery

Google Fixes Bug That Exposed Users' Private Phone Numbers A critical security vulnerability in Google’s account recovery system recently came to light — one that could have allowed attackers to uncover users’ private recovery phone numbers. This alarming discovery raised serious concerns around privacy, particularly for those who assumed their recovery information was secure. The good news? Google has swiftly patched the bug. But understanding what happened — and how — is essential for anyone using a Google account. Let’s break down what the vulnerability was, how it worked, and what users can do to stay protected.                               Image Credits:Justin Sullivan / Getty Images How the Google Phone Number Leak Bug Worked Security researcher brutecat discovered a flaw that allowed someone to retrieve a Google account’s recovery phone number without alerting its owner. The exploit targeted Google’s account recovery feature , which is designed to help users regain access to th…