Google warns those with a Gmail account
Η Google has issued a warning that affects anyone with an account gmail, καθώς κυκλοφορεί μια νέα απάτη μέσω Email.
Η cyber attack χρησιμοποιεί την επωνυμία της Google και ξεκινά με μια γραμμή θέματος που γράφει “Διαδικτυακό πρόγραμμα επιβράβευσης”. Οι χρήστες που ανοίγουν το μήνυμα ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου ενημερώνονται ότι υπόκεινται σε ανταμοιβή καθώς μόλις έκαναν την αναζήτηση νο. 18,25 δισ. στο Google.
The message says: "Congratulations! You are the lucky Google user! Every 10 million searches worldwide, we will announce one lucky user to send a thank you gift. You are the lucky user!”.
Όσοι λαμβάνουν το μήνυμα στη συνέχεια προτρέπονται να κάνουν κλικ σε έναν σύνδεσμο για να διεκδικήσουν το έπαθλο. Ωστόσο, αυτός είναι ένας τρόπος για τους χάκερ να έχουν πρόσβαση σε privacy που μπορούν στη συνέχεια να χρησιμοποιηθούν για την κλοπή χρημάτων και προσωπικών στοιχείων. Η Google προτρέπει τους χρήστες της να παραμείνουν σε επάvigilance when checking their inbox and reporting anything suspicious.
“It is possible that the pop-up window will also ask you to enter your email or other personal information. Google does not offer spontaneous prizes in this format and you will not win a prize by completing the survey or entering your personal information. Close the pop-up window and do not enter your personal information," the company says on its page with advice for its users.
Meanwhile, Google has shared some Golden Rules which include:
Take your time – Scams are often designed to create a sense of urgency. Take the time to ask questions and think it through.
Field Check – Do your research to double check the details you receive. Does what they are telling you make sense?
Stop! Don't Send – No trustworthy person or agency will ever demand payment or your personal information on the spot.
Η Google has issued a warning to anyone with a Gmail account as a new email scam is circulating.
The cyberattack uses Google's branding and begins with a subject line that reads "Online Rewards Program." Users who open the email are informed that they are subject to a reward as they have just searched no. 18,25 billion to Google.
The message says: "Congratulations! You are the lucky Google user! Every 10 million searches worldwide, we will announce one lucky user to send a thank you gift. You are the lucky user!”.
Those who receive the message are then prompted to click on a link to claim the prize. However, this is a way for hackers to access personal data that can then be used to steal money and personal information. Google urges its users to remain vigilant when checking their inbox and report anything suspicious.
“It is possible that the pop-up window will also ask you to enter your email or other personal information. Google does not offer spontaneous prizes in this format and you will not win a prize by completing the survey or entering your personal information. Close the pop-up window and do not enter your personal information," the company says on its page with advice for its users.
Meanwhile, Google has shared some Golden Rules which include:
Take your time – Scams are often designed to create a sense of urgency. Take the time to ask questions and think it through.
Field Check – Do your research to double check the details you receive. Does what they are telling you make sense?
Stop! Don't Send – No trustworthy person or agency will ever demand payment or your personal information on the spot.
