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If you are a gmail user, then you need to be cautious. Scammers are now using a tool named Gemini so that they can steal your passwords. This tool is designed to hack your email account.
Highlights
- Scammers are stealing passwords using Gemini tool.
- Gemini is being cheated by hidden prompts.
- Be cautious, avoid clicking on unknown link.
Significantly, about 1.8 billion users have been saved from this scam. Let us know how this new Google Gemini scam works and how can you be safe from it.
According to the report, cyber criminals are sending hidden prompts in email using HTML and CSS, which seem to come from reliable sources. These hidden prompts are in zero font size and white color so that users are not visible. When the user opens the email and asks Gemini to briefly explain it, the AI tool is cheated to execute the hidden prompt.
Cyber security expert Marco Figueroa stated that a hidden prompt instructs Gemini to show a warning that the recipient’s gmail account has been done. After this, the user is asked to call a fraudulent customer support number, which gives the scammers directly access to sensitive account details.
How to avoid this scam?
1. Avoid clicking on any unknown link.
2. Always check the URL carefully. The URL of the real Gmail website is https://mail.google.com.
3. If you get a suspicious email, report it immediately.
4. Keep changing your password regularly.
5. Use a two-factor authentication so that your account remains even more safe. Remember, your vigilance is your safety. Always be cautious to avoid getting stuck in scammers and follow these tips.
