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fromMail Online
5 hours ago

Warning to Gmail users over new texting scam stealing accounts

The scheme involves a text message that appears to come from 'Gmail from Google,' warning recipients that their account has been compromised. The message includes a link labeled 'Recover Account.' When users click it, they are prompted to enter their Gmail password, which is then captured by scammers. In some cases, attackers can combine stolen information with personal details, like your phone number.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Filling the Most Common Gaps in Google Workspace Security

Prioritize hardened Google Workspace configurations—especially Gmail protections and access controls (MFA and beyond)—then augment native tooling where capabilities fall short.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
5 months ago

Google Says Claims of Mass Gmail Security Breach Are "Entirely False"

Google denied issuing mass Gmail security alerts, confirmed a UNC6040 vishing incident exposed basic business contact data but said Gmail accounts were not broadly compromised.
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fromZDNET
5 months ago

'2.5 billion Gmail users at risk'? Entirely false, says Google

Google did not issue a broad warning about a Gmail breach; attackers targeted Salesforce cloud data and phishing/vishing threats remain active.
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fromDataBreaches.Net
5 months ago

Gmail's protections are strong and effective, and claims of a major Gmail security warning are false. - DataBreaches.Net

Gmail protections remain strong and effective, blocking over 99.9% of phishing and malware attempts and no broad warning was issued to all users.
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fromMail Online
6 months ago

Mother of all Google breaches puts all 2.5b Gmail users at risk

A breach of a Google Salesforce-managed database exposed contact data for 2.5 billion Gmail users, enabling scammers to attempt account hijacking through vishing and phishing.
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