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Google Fixes Critical Account Recovery Flaw, Rewards Researcher

6/9/2025

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A security researcher, brutecat, uncovered a serious flaw in Google’s account recovery system that exposed private recovery phone numbers, raising alarms about potential SIM swap attacks. Thankfully, Google swiftly addressed the vulnerability and rewarded brutecat with $5,000, highlighting the importance of teamwork in enhancing online security.

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Story summary

A security researcher, brutecat, uncovered a serious flaw in Google’s account recovery system that exposed private recovery phone numbers, raising alarms about potential SIM swap attacks. Thankfully, Google swiftly addressed the vulnerability and rewarded brutecat with $5,000, highlighting the importance of teamwork in enhancing online security.