Gmail to ditch SMS authentication. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Update, Feb. 26, 2025: This story, originally published Feb. 23, now includes additional commentary regarding the potential security implications of the decision to deprecate SMS from the Gmail account authentication armory. It is certainly no secret that using SMS text messages for security codes used … Read more
You don’t need a new Gmail app. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images I’m not going to lie; Gmail is under attack from some of the most sophisticated and dangerous attackers ever, that’s a fact. With AI-driven hack attacks hitting the headlines and going viral, some users of the world’s most popular free email platform, boasting … Read more
Another Gmail AI hack attack has been confirmed. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Update, Feb. 1, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 30, has been updated with further mitigation advice for spotting deepfake AI-powered threats, a statement from Google about the sophisticated Gmail attack, and a comment from a content control security expert. Hackers hiding … Read more
Another Gmail AI hack attack has been confirmed. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Update, Jan. 31, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 30, has been updated with a statement from Google about the sophisticated Gmail AI attack along with comment from a content control security expert. Hackers hiding in plain sight, avatars being used in … Read more
Malware hidden in images strikes at Gmail and Outlook users. getty Update, Jan. 20, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 18, now includes mitigation advice to help protect against the hidden email hacking tactic used by the VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivityStealer threat campaigns as well as details of apps that can help prevent you from … Read more
Malware hidden in images strikes at Gmail and Outlook users. getty Update, Jan. 19, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 18, now includes mitigation advice to help protect against the hidden email hacking tactic used by the VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivityStealer threat campaigns. That hackers want your account credentials is no secret, be that from … Read more
Beware of this costly Gmail recovery prompt hack attack. NurPhoto via Getty Images Update, Dec. 28, 2024: This story, originally published Dec. 27 now includes more information regarding Gmail and other email-based credential compromise attacks and why Google’s Advanced Protection Program is the mitigation you need. The evolution of hack attacks shows no sign of … Read more
Beware of this costly Gmail recovery prompt hack attack. NurPhoto via Getty Images The evolution of hack attacks shows no sign of slowing down, and this appears to be particularly true when it comes to the silver bullet threat combination of phishing and Gmail account compromise. The trouble is, even the most careful of Gmail … Read more