In this day in age of communication we must pay careful
attention to the emails we open. It is clear the number one email account is
Google or Gmail accounts. The google accounts are easy to open and if you have
purchased a mobile device chances are Gmail is one of the account already
integrated into your device. So, it should come to no surprise that there is an
Gmail phishing scam targeted to Gmail users. Google has taken steps to protect
you from this type of attack, but you must have good personal safeguards in
place to protect your Gmail account from phishing scams.
In most cases you would be able to identify a phishing scam,
but the most recent phishing scam appears slightly different. What scammer does
is creates an email with the information of someone you know. Once the email is
created they will send you an email with an attachment in hopes you will open
it. After you have opened the email and attachment you will be prompted to
enter in your username and password again on a very convincing sign in page.
The sign in page appears just like a Google sign in page. The fraudster in this
case have gone to great lengths make the logo and tag appear to come from
Google.
To safeguard from this attack of any others phishing scams
is to not access the account through the email sent to you. When you receive an
email from any account you have your best bet is not to open the attachment and
then go directly to your account then log in to see what must be address. You
will get emails from banks, credit card and other accounts alerting you to
check your account for one reason or another do not be alarmed. If there is a
concern just contact the organization directly do not use the attachment sent
you.
I hope this is helpful as always please leave a comment
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