Update, Oct. 13, 2024: This story, originally published Oct. 11, includes details of a new Google anti-scam alliance initiative, a new warning about legitimate-looking support scams and details of Google’s Advanced Protection Program to pro…

A scam targeting Gmail account holders has been making the rounds and you could easily get caught up in this ripoff. Microsoft Solutions Consultant Sam Mitrovic could have been a victim as he explained in a blog post detailing what happened…

Hackers are now targeting Gmail account holders with a “super realistic AI scam call” that can trick even the most experienced users. Given that there are more than 2.5 billion Gmail users based on Google's figures, it's little wonder that …

Users are falling victim to a sophisticated AI-based account takeover scam, which carefully impersonates Google staff over multiple weeks. 

Sam Mitrovic, an IT consultant and tech blogger, received a notification to approve a Gmail account …

Cybercriminals are increasingly utilizing AI technology to execute sophisticated scams, particularly targeting Gmail users. With over 2.5 billion accounts, Gmail presents an attractive opportunity for scammers employing a tactic known as a …

A security expert has recounted how close he came to being fooled by a new AI-based scam call that aimed to get his Gmail account details.

There were already scam ChatGPT apps on the App Store, but now artificial intelligence has been deplo…

If you get a message from Gmail that someone has tried to recover your account, beware. A Microsoft consultant, Sam Mitrovic, recently detailed attempts by hackers to target the web-based free email system after being targeted by the sophis…

• Microsoft solutions consultant Sam Mitrovic recently published a blog post highlighting how he almost lost access to his Gmail account to hackers using a super realistic AI scam.
• The hackers purported to be part of Google's Support team (w…

Security experts are warning that AI-driven phishing attempts and scams targeting Gmail accounts are getting harder to detect and much more sophisticated.

The attempts can include fake notifications from real Google addresses, convincing ph…

A new scam has emerged, specifically targeting Gmail users with the intent of stealing personal data through cleverly designed fake account recovery requests. IT consultant and tech blogger Sam Mitrovic recently shared his experience with t…

It's no secret that bad actors are using AI to create more believable scams, but until now, they haven't fooled many. However, as AI models become more advanced, these tricks become increasingly realistic.

Now, there are reports of a partic…

A security researcher and one technology startup CEO have warned that some Gmail users could become victim to a sophisticated, AI-based scam that can lead to their accounts being taken over.

The chief executive of prominent tech-oriented ve…

If you’ve got one of the world’s 2.5 billion Gmail accounts, there’s a new scam going around that should be on your radar. Hackers are using an artificial intelligence (AI) ploy, posing as someone from Google’s support team, to try and get …

A new and sophisticated scam has been targeting Gmail users, aiming to steal personal data by tricking people into approving fake account recovery requests. IT consultant and tech blogger Sam Mitrovic recently shared his experience of the s…

A recent incident, described in a personal blog by Sam Mitrovic, shows how AI-powered scam calls are becoming harder to discern. Mitrovic received a series of suspicious notifications and phone calls that mimicked legitimate Google communic…

Tech headlines are abuzz this morning about a new AI scam targeting Google users. Forbes published a piece detailing two experiences with scammers, both of which involved likely AI-generated phone calls and multi-step schemes. Here's the th…

A new wave of AI-powered scams is targeting Gmail users, and even seasoned professionals are barely managing to avoid them. These phishing attacks, mimicking Google support, are becoming way more sophisticated, and you know it is serious wh…

An AI-powered cyber-attack is targetting Gmail’s 2.5 billion account holders. The hackers reportedly reach out to Gmail users with a realistic AI scam call that claims to be from Google Support to trick them. 

Sam Mitrovic, a Microsoft solu…

As hackers continue to evolve their tactics, Gmail users are facing increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks driven by artificial intelligence.

According to Google, Gmail serves more than 2.5 billion users worldwide, making it an attract…

The advent of generative AI has opened up all kinds of opportunities, but it has also ramped up various risks and dangers.

We’ve previously seen hackers who can use AI-generated codes, phishing emails, or even deepfakes to make even more re…