Google Responds to Major Gmail Scam
As many things have become easier in the digital age, cyber security threats have also increased. Recently, Google has issued a serious warning. According to this warning, some emails coming in the name of Google Support are fake. Through which users' Gmail accounts are being attacked. This new type of fraud is being called 'phishing scam'. These scams are so cleverly designed that even technically savvy people are easily fooled.
Big danger of fake emails coming from 'no-reply@google.com'!
The feature of this scam is that these emails come from an official-looking address like no-reply@google.com. It says that a summons or security alert has been issued on your account. For this, you are asked to click on a link. After clicking on this link, the user reaches a page that looks like a Google sign-in, which is actually fake. After entering your email ID and password here, hackers take control of your account.
The more dangerous version of this scam is that the email passes Google's authentication check (DKIM), and appears in a genuine security alert thread in Gmail. This can confuse not only the average user, but also experts. This leads to many people unknowingly giving their account information to hackers.
Developer's tweet reveals, Google alerts
Software developer Nick Johnson revealed this on Twitter. He said that the link in the email he received was hosted on Google's own sites.google.com platform. So, the users think this fake link is real. This is the biggest weapon of this scam. To get information from you by pretending to be official.
Google's advice – use 2FA and passkeys
In this context, Google has advised users to immediately enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication). In addition, emphasis has been placed on using Passkeys instead of passwords. This provides additional security and reduces the chances of account hacking. Google has clarified that before clicking on any link in an unknown or unexpected email, it should be checked thoroughly.
Precautions to be taken by users
Google has given some special instructions. Always check the email ID and domain, if possible, check the source of the email using Gmail's "Show Original" option. Do not log in directly from a link in any email. If in doubt, go to Google's official website and log in yourself.
Cyber security is the need of the hour
In today's world, one wrong click can ruin your entire digital life. Gmail accounts, social media, banking apps, personal photos and files all rely on a single account. Therefore, it is very important to protect yourself from this type of cyber fraud.
Be careful, be safe.
It is your responsibility to heed Google's official warning. Staying safe in the digital world requires not only technology, but also awareness and informed use. Therefore, before trusting every email from Google, identify the link, the email, and the purpose behind it, and take appropriate security measures.