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Google finally comes out of silence on last June hacking. However, The company confirms that hackers use Gmail passwords disclosed to enter into the accounts. However, 2.5 billion users are potentially concerned.
Bad news for Gmail users. Meanwhile, Google has just confirmed that hackers use hacked passwords to enter into accounts. Consequently, If you haven’t changed your Gmail password this year, it’s time or never.
History dates back last June. Consequently, The Hackers Shinyhunters group had managed to deceive a Google employee. In addition, used its identifiers to access databases on the Salesforce platform. At the time, Google assured that no password had been compromised.
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Except that reality catches up with declarations. Google now recognizes that ” password problems “are one of the main causes of these” successful violations“. With 2.5 billion Gmail users potentially concerned, the extent of the problem becomes enormous.
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Pirates are not content to exploit stolen passwords. They set up sophisticated phishing campaigns by pretending to be Google support. Emails, telephone calls, and even use of Google IA tools to make their attacks more credible.
These false customer service representatives contact users on the pretext of “securing” their account. A classic but effective technique, especially in the current context of data violation.
Google even uses its own artificial intelligence tools against him, diverted by attackers to create more convincing messages.
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Google’s urgent recommendations
Google takes out heavy artillery with its safety recommendations. First point: change your Gmail password immediately if you have not done it this year.
But Google goes further in its advice:
Use an independent password manager. Exit Chrome and other tools integrated into the browser. Favor solutions like Bitwarden, 1Password or Dashlane to generate and store complex passwords.
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Go to application authentication. SMS for double authentication are over. Google recommends apps like Authy or Google Authenticator.
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Adopt the access keys. This technology gradually replaces traditional passwords. More secure and more practical once configured.
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