Fraud expert issues warning to Brits to prevent spear phishing scams

Alpine Bank warns of fresh wave of phishing text scams

Alpine Bank is countering a new wave of phishing messages with its own message: Be aware.

Beware, hackers can apparently now send phishing emails from “no-reply@google.com”

Researchers discover a rather elaborate scheme

Fraud expert issues warning to Brits to prevent spear phishing scams

A fraud expert has shared some advice to help Brits avoid falling victim to spear phishing scams - what they are and what to do if scammed.

Google issues urgent warning to Gmail users about phishing attacks from verified emails, says working on fix

Google has recently issued a warning to all Gmail users regarding a new phishing attack that poses a serious threat. This attack is particularly dangerous because it uses emails that look legitimate, allowing it to slip past common security measures. The attackers deceive victims into revealing their account credentials. The tech giant has acknowledged this threat and is working to deploy a fix. In the meantime, it urges users to be cautious whe…

Cybercriminals Exploit Google OAuth Loophole to Evade Gmail Security

A sophisticated phishing attack exploiting a loophole in Google’s OAuth infrastructure has surfaced, raising significant concerns about the security of Gmail users worldwide. Security researcher Nick Johnson (@nicksdjohnson) recently shared details of the attack via social media, underscoring the urgent need for Google to address this alarming vulnerability. The Attack: Exploiting OAuth Trust OAuth is […] The post Cybercriminals Exploit Google O…

In a clever attack, hackers were able to send phishing emails that appeared to come from “no-reply@google.com”, after a similar attack on PayPal users in March

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