As it issues a warning that a second wave of cyber threats against Gmail users is incoming from very persistent attackers, Google has detailed the specific attack methodologies involved and recommended actions that all 2.5 billion Gmail users employ to stay safe and secure. Here’s what you need to know.
Although when compared to last year, the number of phishing attacks are down by 35% during the holiday season so far, Andy Wen, Gmail’s senior director of product management, said, the “attackers are very persistent and typically gear up for a second wave of attacks at this point in the season.”
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Source: Forbes News
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