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If You See This +1 (650) 253-0000 Number On Your Phone, Your Gmail Is Under Attack


Google warns hackers access accounts — what you must do.

“These initial attempts serve as reconnaissance, testing account security measures and potentially creating a sense of urgency for the target. Venn’s David Matalon told me “Google’s warning is an important reminder that compromised passwords remain a major threat,” which is clearly the case. Shane Barney from Keeper Security says this is because “compromised credentials continue to be the top entry point for attackers, and Google’s disclosure is a reminder that even the best platforms can’t protect accounts if passwords are weak, outdated or stolen.

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