Google Warns 1.8 Billion Gmail Users About Sophisticated Phishing Threats

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Google Warns 1.8 Billion Gmail Users About Sophisticated Phishing Threats

Google Warns 1.8 Billion Gmail Users About Sophisticated Phishing Threats

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Google has issued an urgent alert to its 1.8 billion Gmail users, cautioning against advanced phishing scams that exploit its own systems to steal login credentials. These attacks use Google-signed emails and fake support portals to bypass security, posing a major risk to user data. This concise article outlines the warning, the nature of the scams, and practical steps to stay safe, tailored for Gmail users seeking to protect their accounts. The Warning: Phishing Exploiting Google’s Infrastructure The phishing campaigns leverage Google’s DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) authentication and Google Sites to create convincing fake emails and login pages mimicking official communications. These scams, often disguised as security alerts or legal notices, trick users into entering credentials on fraudulent portals that...

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