Users of Gmail are becoming targets of fraud aimed at stealing passwords and personal information. Scammers send fake SMS messages that appear to be official notifications from Google, warning of account hacking attempts. The message contains a link to "recover the account", which, when clicked, asks for the user's Gmail password. After entering the credentials, scammers gain access to them. If the same password is used on other sites, those accounts are also at risk. Cybersecurity experts recommend taking immediate steps to protect accounts. First, change the password for your Google account and use a unique, strong password for each account. A password manager can be used to store these unique and strong passwords. Second, whenever possible, enable two-factor authentication (2FA) using an authentication app or a physical security key instead of SMS. Third, enable login notifications to monitor for suspicious activity. Fourth, update all other accounts that use the same password. Fifth, enhance the protection of your phone number through your service provider by using options such as a SIM card PIN, account passwords, and freezing or locking the number to prevent it from being transferred to another SIM card.
