A red alert is sent to every Gmail user. Despite how alluring it may seem, do not open this email
Do you have a Gmail account? Due to a new and extremely dangerous phishing attack that is spreading among its platform users, Google has issued an urgent warning. The concerning thing about this threat is that it avoids your spam folder and enters your inbox directly. It is not a badly crafted template message with dubious links. Because of its sophistication, this email is sent from the actual address "no-reply@google.com." The same one that Google usually uses for official notifications, yes.
The email gets past Gmail's security filters, so many users can open it without worrying about anything wrong, according to the British newspaper The Mirror. But as soon as you do, the objective is obvious: data theft. Personal information, card numbers, banking details, and passwords..
In the interim, Google has released a number of important recommendations, including using strong passwords and turning on two-step verification, as part of its ongoing efforts to stop this new kind of fraud. These extra security precautions can have a significant impact. The business also serves as a reminder of an important rule that we should never forget: Google will never email you for your passwords or personal information. Never.
Now you know: Before clicking on a message that appears to be from Google and asks for something strange, consider your options carefully. Because it might be a scam masquerading as an official notification, regardless of how genuine it appears. Trust is also fabricated in the digital realm, so a healthy dose of mistrust is the first step toward security.