Tag: #StaySafeOnline
In March 2025, Google introduced a major upgrade to Gmail that sparked both excitement and concern. With over 3 billion users relying on it daily, Gmail’s new AI-powered search feature now prioritizes what it believes are your “most relevant” emails, rather than simply showing the most recent ones. While this promises to enhance productivity, it […]
Phishing scams are evolving, and the latest exploit targets PayPal’s “New Address” feature, enabling cybercriminals to send authentic-looking emails from [email protected]. These emails inform users of unauthorized address additions and expensive purchases, creating panic and prompting them to call a fake support number. This tactic is sophisticated because it leverages PayPal’s legitimate communication channels, […]
Update, Feb.10, 2025: This story, first published on February 4, has been updated with insights from a security expert who compares the ease of executing these attacks to assembling flat-pack furniture. Furthermore, it includes new Gmail security recommendations from Google to help mitigate these threats. Gmail security has come under threat as cybercriminals employ artificial […]