Brilliant, Another Global Phishing Wave

A global surge in Gmail hijackings is underway via phishing, recycled passwords, and SIM swaps. Same story different day for those of us begging users not to click links.

Source: Hack Gmail: Surge In Global Account Takeovers Prompts Security Response

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Here we go again, watching Gmail account holders across the globe surrender access because people simply cannot resist financial phishing lures or recycled passwords. Attackers are having a lovely time abusing OAuth permissions, running credential-stuffing lists, and SIM-swapping mobile carriers to dodge two-factor SMS codes. Shielding ourselves evidently means stopping users from clicking fake bank emails, granting reckless app permissions, and relying on carrier SMS verification. Why do we even bother preaching basic hygiene when this circus repeats endlessly?

#HereWeGoAgain #UserError

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