Hacking attempts are getting out of hand! Google issues a warning about legitimate-looking support scams, which is part of Google’s anti-scam alliance initiative. According to speculations, this sophisticated attack is designed to misguide even the most careful users. This is partly due to the hackers making use of AI-driven attacks.
There are currently 2.5 billion active users of Gmail, according to Google’s figures. All these billion users are at high risk as Gmail security breach is a big concern. Security vulnerabilities in Gmail can lead to exposing the user’s sensitive information to hackers. In the case of businesses, it is especially important because a leak can lead to reputational damage, financial loss, or the loss of valuable data.
As for the new AI-driven attack, the scam is so realistic that it almost fooled Sam Mitrovic, a Microsoft solutions consultant, who nearly fell victim to it. The scam begins with a notification to approve a Gmail account recovery attempt or a password reset. This phishing tactic is intended to drive users to a fake portal where users will be asked to enter their credentials.
In response to this, the tech giant introduced an anti-scam alliance to help users fight these fraudulent scams.
All Gmail users need to stay on guard, and here’s what you need to know:-
By keeping yourself mindful and informed, you can easily dodge these kinds of scams and hacking.
