The fact that this happens doesn't have to do with any particular brand. Every company, Google included, is susceptible to this kind of social engineering attacks. Nothing is 100% safe. You can take every precaution possible and there will always be a weak link in the chain.
Apple will double down in security now, especially regarding iCloud, but even doing so there is a chance that this will happen again. Same for Microsoft, Sony and, yes, Google.
There's no magic solution other than being careful. And even with that security is always an illusion. Your door lock is easily opened, no matter how much money you put in it, the only thing preventing you from being robbed is that are more houses in your neighbourhood and that some of those could seem like an easier target.
Apple will double down in security now, especially regarding iCloud, but even doing so there is a chance that this will happen again. Same for Microsoft, Sony and, yes, Google.
There's no magic solution other than being careful. And even with that security is always an illusion. Your door lock is easily opened, no matter how much money you put in it, the only thing preventing you from being robbed is that are more houses in your neighbourhood and that some of those could seem like an easier target.