SMRTR TechJan 25, 2026Engadget

Google says it's fixed the Gmail issue that led to flooded inboxes and increased spam warnings

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Gmail users experienced widespread inbox flooding and spam warnings on Saturday when Google's automatic email filters malfunctioned, allowing promotional emails to bypass sorting systems and triggering security alerts about unscanned messages. Google confirmed the issue affected all users and announced Saturday night that the problem has been fully resolved, with an investigation still underway.

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