Google has issued a strong warning to its 2.5 billion Gmail users worldwide.
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Google has issued a strong warning to its Gmail users around the world.
Scammers have a close eye on Gmail users.
Gmail users should turn on 2SV for added safety.
If you are a Gmail user, be careful. Google has issued a strong warning for its 2.5 billion Gmail users worldwide. Hackers are increasingly targeting users, due to which users have been asked to change their passwords and enable two-step verification (2SV). This warning has been issued after several frauds and scams, many of which are linked to the hacking group ShinyHunters. It has been behind many high profile data thefts including AT&T, Microsoft, Santander and Ticketmaster. Let us know in detail about Google's warning and its impact.
Risk of account hacking
These scammers send smartly crafted emails to trick the recipient into clicking on a fake login page or stealing personal information including security codes. Let us tell you that most of the data stolen in this campaign has been available at the public level. Now Google has warned that the group is targeting more and this can cause great harm to the users. In a blog post in June, the company said that "We believe that scammers using the ShinyHunters brand are increasing their strategy to steal money from users by launching Data Leak Site (DLS)."
Google 's warning is not just for those who have been targeted. Email accounts often serve as a support for banking, shopping and social media logins. In such a situation, a hacked Gmail can cause a big problem. Therefore, you do not have to wait for a hack and change your password and turn on 2SV to stay away from scammers and fraud.
This small step can make a big difference. Enabling 2 Factor Authentication (2SV) can help secure your email account. This can prevent scammers from breaking into a user's account even if they have the password. Turning on 2SV gives an extra layer of security to a user's email account. It can be turned on in just a few minutes and adds an extra layer of security to keep scammers away.
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