Google confirms danger, tells users: Stop using your passwords – CSN News

Google has confirmed a serious Gmail Phishing threat. Experts advise users to switch from passwords to passkeys to improve online security.

Here we go again – another day, another cyber shocker. Google confirmed that a new, sneaky phishing attack was launched on Gmail. It’s so convincing that it fooled even a top cybersecurity expert. Ethereum developer. What is the warning? Stop using your password.

The following are some of the ways to get in touch with us what’s Phishing is one of the worst phishing techniques. we’ve The tech giant issued an update this year after hackers exploited a vulnerability in its You can also read about the other ways to get in touch with us. infrastructure. Infrastructure. The result? A wave of alarming news headlines, social media warnings and another call for action to users to abandon traditional logins.

The scam that got through Google’s Net

The story exploded in X (formerly Twitter), and crypto news outlets, after Ethereum Nick Johnson, a developer who revealed that he was duped by an individual, has been caught out. ‘Phishing attack with high level of sophistication.’

According to Johnson, the scam began with an official-looking email – sent from a genuine Google address – warning that His account has been linked Subpoenas are a type of subpoena. That’s Get enough anyone’s heart racing.

Johnson clarified, “This is an email that has been signed and it’s valid.” It was sent by no-reply@google.com. It passes the DKIM signature check, and Gmail displays it without any warnings – it even puts it in the same conversation as other, legitimate security alerts.” – Nick Johnson via X

In other words, it looked real because it was real – at least on the surface.

The following are some of the ways to get in touch with each other here’s The clever bit. The attackers had figured out how to send a legitimate Google email to themselves, then forward that message – complete with proper headers and authentication – to their target. The endgame is? The phishing site is a convincing copy of the real webpage thing, You can also find out more about To trick users into revealing their credentials.

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Johnson didn’t Hold back You can also find out more about the following: He criticizes Google for refusing to patch up the vulnerability. “They refuse to fix it.” He warned. “we’re Likely to See it more.”

Although Google has released an update, experts say that this is still a security risk. What kind of Even the most secure systems can be vulnerable to social engineering attacks.

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What Should You Do?

The advice given is blunt stop using passwords.

Google’s You can also read about the other ways to get in touch with us. It is a good idea to get in touch with someone who can help you. The focus of attention is now on On, passkeys –  A more secure login method doesn’t Using easily stolen information is a good idea. If you’re Still using a password for your Gmail account? it’s Time to Change that, fast.

• Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)
• Use passkeys and a password manager
• Never click on links in unexpected security emails – go directly to your Google account instead.
• Keep calm. Even experienced tech professionals can make mistakes.

The bottom line. If you have a top Ethereum dev can get duped, The rest of us don’t If we don’t stay ahead, there is no hope.

Gmail is available for all users Time is a factor. Before your inbox leads to your demise, you need to be aware of what is happening.

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