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Google: 50% of Users at Risk From New Scam
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Google has published a report that reveals the worrying increase in account scams with passwords, so it recommends using two more advanced methods.
Google: 50% of users at risk from new scam
In 2025, it doesn’t matter how strong your password is, you can use numbers, symbols and even a dozen characters, but it won’t stop the kind of attack that Google is now warning about. A new wave of phishing attacks is now targeting millions of users and is bypassing not just passwords but also SMS security codes. Nearly half of smartphone users are not vulnerable to this kind of breach. Source
Cyber attacks are commonplace. However, attackers have long stopped targeting large companies. On the contrary, individuals are increasingly appearing in their sights, or more precisely, their bank accounts. However, becoming a victim of cybercriminals can be prevented to a certain extent. What should you watch out for?
Top 5 types of credential harvesting attacks
In an increasingly digitized world, your login credentials are the keys to your digital kingdom. If they fall into the wrong hands, your business could lose everything. The harsh reality is that cybercriminals know this too well. According to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, nearly 90% of Basic Web Application Attacks involved the use of stolen credentials. Credential harvesting is one of the most dangerous and quickly evolving …
Google Warns Of Cybercriminals Increasingly Attacking US Users To Steal Login Credentials - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News
Google’s latest comprehensive survey reveals a concerning surge in cybercriminal activities targeting American users, with over 60% of U.S. consumers reporting a noticeable increase in scam attempts over the past year. The technology giant’s collaboration with Morning Consult has unveiled alarming statistics showing that one-third of Americans have personally experienced data breaches, while malicious actors have intensified their efforts to com…
5 Ways to Defend Against Credential Theft Attacks
Credential theft attacks have emerged as the dominant threat vector in 2025, with IBM X-Force observing an 84% increase in emails delivering infostealers in 20241 and credential theft attacks increasing by 703% in the second half2 of 2024. As vulnerability exploitation and credential theft now surpass phishing as the primary initial access methods, organizations must implement comprehensive credential theft prevention strategies to defend agains…
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