If you use Gmail, then this news is very important for you. Cyber security experts have revealed a new Gmail scam, in which scammers are misusing the google gemini AI tool. The purpose of this dangerous scam is to steal users' Gmail passwords and account details.
What is Gmail's gemini scam?
Google's gemini is an AI tool that integrates into applications like Gmail via a sidebar. It summarizes emails, updates calendars and helps users give smart replies, but now hackers are using this tool to cheat users.
According to cyber security expert Marco Figueroa, scammers insert hidden prompts (AI instructions) in emails that are not visible. These prompts are inserted into emails in white color and zero font size through HTML and CSS so that they remain hidden from the user's eyes.
When the user opens such a mail and asks gemini to create a summary, the AI tool reads these hidden instructions and generates a fake warning. This warning says that your Gmail account has been hacked and a fake customer support number is given. If the user calls on that number, the scammers can trick him into giving away sensitive account information.
How to avoid this AI-based Gmail scam?
Security experts have given some important tips that can protect you from such scams:
Do not click on links given in unknown emails.
Always check the URL of the website carefully. The real Gmail URL is: https://mail.google.com
If any email looks suspicious, immediately report it through “Report phishing”.
Keep changing your Gmail password from time to time.
Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) - it doubles the security of your account.
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