{"id":156818,"date":"2023-04-07T20:13:12","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T14:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/official-google-alert-issued-to-billions-of-gmail-users-check-inbox-for-sign-youre-a-target-for-criminal-attack\/"},"modified":"2023-04-07T20:14:41","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T14:44:41","slug":"official-google-alert-issued-to-billions-of-gmail-users-check-inbox-for-sign-youre-a-target-for-criminal-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/official-google-alert-issued-to-billions-of-gmail-users-check-inbox-for-sign-youre-a-target-for-criminal-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Official Google alert issued to billions of Gmail users \u2013 check inbox for sign you\u2019re a target for \u2018criminal attack\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Google provides a warning system that will help to protect your computer from cyber-attacks.<\/p>\n

It means that you could be the victim of criminal plots to steal your account logins, private information, or funds.<\/p>\n

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Google’s memo shows how to look for small text in emails.<\/p>\n

The message reads, “This message might not have been sent …”.”<\/p>\n

Google stated, “If a sender appears like name@gmail.com we will show you this warning. But, it is impossible to verify that the email actually comes from that Gmail address.”<\/p>\n

There are a number of reasons this can occur.<\/p>\n

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This could mean that the sender sent you an email via a website to let you know about a new article or share it.<\/p>\n

It is possible that they sent an automatic forwarded email.<\/p>\n

Google provides an example: An email forwarding request from your school to your Gmail account.<\/p>\n

It could also be serious if a criminal sender emails you via a false Gmail account.<\/p>\n

Google states that this is common in “phishing”, which is when cybercriminals pretend to be somebody else.<\/p>\n

They will use the fake identity to trick you into handing over personal information \u2013 and potentially even money.<\/p>\n

Google states that you can click on the Report Phishing Email button if you believe an email may be fraudulent.<\/p>\n

Google also stated that you should not click on any hyperlinks or provide personal information.<\/p>\n

You should be extremely cautious about interpreting suspicious messages.<\/p>\n

You might get an email asking for money or information, and stating that it is urgent.<\/p>\n

It is best to try and contact the sender via another method to confirm the request.<\/p>\n

This could mean that you need to check your bank’s app or website for an official number.<\/p>\n

Calling a friend, colleague or coworker if they believe the email came from them.<\/p>\n

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You should not use the email’s contact information, because they could be fraudulent.<\/p>\n

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