US EditionGmail Attack Confirmed — “Remain Vigilant” Google Warns Users
- On May 7 and 8, 2025, Google warned all Gmail users of a widespread phishing attack impersonating official Google communications.
- Developer Nick Johnson first detected the scam, which exploited Google's site hosting vulnerabilities to deliver fake subpoena emails urging users to click malicious links.
- The phishing emails used no-reply addresses and linked to convincing Google subdomains, making the scam hard to distinguish from legitimate security alerts.
- Google announced that it has implemented measures to block this type of exploitation and encouraged users to activate two-factor authentication along with account recovery options.
- The attack highlights the need for ongoing vigilance since phishing tactics are evolving and attackers can quickly create new fake sites if others are taken down.
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Warning to 1,800,000,000 Gmail users after 'sophisticated' password hack
Cyber criminals are targeting Gmail users’ passwords with a sneaky email scam (Picture: Getty) All Gmail users have been warned to take steps to secure their accounts after widespread hacking attempts. Cyber criminals are targeting Gmail users with phishing emails. The scam emails appear to come from a legitimate Google account service, asking users to follow a link to take action. However, clicking on the link could lock you out of your account…
Tech Expert Issues Warning About Highly Sophisticated New Gmail Scam Posing as Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity experts are raising alarms about a new phishing scheme that is particularly deceptive. This attack mimics legitimate Gmail communications, making it hard for users to tell the difference between real and fake messages. Nick Johnson, a developer at Ethereum Name Service, recently shared details about this sophisticated scam on social media. Johnson revealed that ...
Be On The Alert: "Highly Sophisticated" Gmail Scam Is On The Rise
It seems that we learn about a new phishing scam aimed at defrauding people every day. Scammers often target vulnerable targets like older people who may not recognize someone taking advantage of them. Nick Johnson, the lead developer of Ethereum Name Service (ENS), brought to light a new Gmail scam. Unfortunately, he says a sophisticated scam like this could cause major issues. In a series of posts on X, Nick shared information and photos of wh…
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