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New Gmail phishing attack uses Google's garb: How to avoid it

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

New Gmail phishing attack uses Google's garb: How to avoid it

A phishing scam on Gmail exploits a loophole in Google's security, tricking users with emails that mimic legitimate support messages. The scam redirects users to a fake login page on sites.google.com, capturing their credentials. Despite being sent from a valid address, the deception is revealed by discrepancies in the page and the sender's domain. Google is addressing the issue by strengthening protections and recommending users activate two-factor authentication for enhanced security.

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New hack uses prompt injection to corrupt Gemini’s long-term memory

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 5m ago

New hack uses prompt injection to corrupt Gemini’s long-term memory

A new hack demonstrated by researcher Johann Rehberger uses prompt injection to corrupt the long-term memory of Google's chatbot, Gemini. This attack involves embedding malicious instructions in documents, which, when summarized by the chatbot, conditionally implant false information as long-term memory if users trigger specific words. Despite Google's assessment of low risk, Rehberger warns it poses potential for misinformation, though the attack can be detected as users are notified of unauthorized memory additions.

Gmail users targeted by AI-driven phishing attacks

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Gmail users targeted by AI-driven phishing attacks

Google's efforts to combat sophisticated scams that imitate legitimate support services are facing challenges in protecting Gmail users from phishing threats. One user, Sam Mitrovic, fell victim to an AI scam call that attempted to trick him into revealing sensitive information. Similar phishing tactics involve fake emails or notifications asking users to confirm account recovery or password reset requests. Another user, Garry Tan, reported a phishing scam involving a Google support person fabricating a scenario about a family member trying to access his account. Google is working with anti-scam alliances to address these challenges.

New hack uses prompt injection to corrupt Gemini’s long-term memory

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 5m ago

New hack uses prompt injection to corrupt Gemini’s long-term memory

Researcher Johann Rehberger demonstrated a new method of bypassing Google Gemini chatbot defenses through prompt injection, leading to the corruption of its long-term memory. The attack involves embedding malicious instructions in documents prompting Gemini to store false data when specific trigger words are used. Despite Google's mitigation efforts like limiting markdown rendering, the fundamental vulnerability persists. Google assesses the threat as low risk due to the phishing requirement and low impact on user sessions.

There's a new scam targeting iPhone owners with a barrage of notifications

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

There's a new scam targeting iPhone owners with a barrage of notifications

In a new phishing scam targeting Apple users, some iPhone owners have received repeated notifications to allow a reset of their Apple ID password. The attack, known as "MFA bombing," uses Apple device notifications to prompt users, preventing them from using their phone until they deny or accept the request. The scammers even went further by making spoofed calls from the Apple Support phone number to trick users into resetting their passwords. Apple has acknowledged the issue and advises customers not to provide personal information and to report any suspicious messages or calls.

Gmail at 20! Google April Fool's joke that changed global tech history

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Gmail at 20! Google April Fool's joke that changed global tech history

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin launched Gmail on April Fool's Day, 2004, surprising users with a free service that provided a massive 1GB storage capacity for emails. Many believed it to be another prank, but it turned out to be real. Offering features like search functionality and email threading, Gmail revolutionized webmail services. Today, Gmail has an estimated 1.8 billion users and offers 15GB of free storage. Its success paved the way for Google's expansion into other products, such as Google Maps, Google Docs, YouTube, Chrome, and Android. Despite initial skepticism, Gmail has become a major player in the email service market.

Billionaire Elon Musk confirms Xmail is coming soon; Here's what Google said

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Billionaire Elon Musk confirms Xmail is coming soon; Here's what Google said

Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has announced the upcoming launch of Xmail, a new email service that aims to challenge the dominance of Google's Gmail. The announcement comes at a time when rumors of Gmail's shutdown had caused speculation and unrest among users. While Google has reassured users that Gmail is here to stay, Musk's announcement has generated significant buzz and interest in an alternative email service. The post on X received over 200,000 views and sparked discussions about switching from Gmail to Xmail.

20 years of Gmail

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

20 years of Gmail

Gmail, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last week, has come a long way since its launch. It initially offered 1GB of storage and was free, revolutionizing how inboxes were used. Today, it has an estimated 1.2 billion users worldwide and has become an indispensable tool for online communication. However, with new messaging apps dominating the landscape, Gmail's relevance is being questioned. Despite this, Gmail still excels at search capabilities and offers the ability to archive emails, making it a reliable repository for important information. Google aims to enhance the user experience by reintroducing delight and alleviating the laborious aspects of managing an inbox.

Two decades later, a look at Gmail — Google’s best April Fool’s joke

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Two decades later, a look at Gmail — Google’s best April Fool’s joke

Google launched Gmail on April 1, 2004, as an April Fool's surprise. Today, it is the most widely used email service globally, with an estimated 1.8 billion active accounts. In its early days, Gmail offered 1GB of storage per account, a significant leap from the capacity provided by other webmail services. It also introduced features like Google's search technology and threaded conversations. Over the years, Gmail has evolved with the addition of AI-driven features such as smart reply and help me write, which allow users to draft emails and generate responses with the assistance of AI.

Google's Bard just got more powerful, but it's still erratic

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google's Bard just got more powerful, but it's still erratic

Google's AI chatbot, Bard, has been upgraded with a new feature called Bard Extensions. This feature allows Bard to connect with users' Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Drive accounts, giving it access to personal data and enabling it to provide more personalized assistance. However, the current version of Bard still has limitations and inconsistencies in its performance. Google acknowledges that the AI assistant is a work in progress, but it shows potential for future improvements and better integration with users' daily tasks.

Gmail is making it easier to unsubscribe from bulk messages.

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Gmail is making it easier to unsubscribe from bulk messages.

Gmail is introducing a more prominent 'unsubscribe' button on its iOS app, making it easier for users to get rid of bulk emails. The new feature, spotted on the Gmail iOS app, places the unsubscrib...

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