New Cyber Threat Emerges for Montana Gmail Users

If you spend enough time on the internet, you are bound to click a link that might not be exactly what you are looking for.  Fake links, fake emails, and fake websites are plentiful on the web, with cybercriminals looking for any chance to grab what isn't theirs.

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For users of one of the most popular public email systems, hackers are hoping that a new fake website is just the thing to gather your personal information, but experts are warning to not fall for the latest security breach involving Gmail.

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New Cyber Threat Emerges for Montana Gmail Users

According to reports from Malwarebytes Labs, experts have discovered a site that mimics that of the Google Gmail account security check up page.  The page even copies the four-step security process Gmail uses; however, it is stealing your personal information once you have it entered.

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Researchers state the scammers are trying to lure unsuspecting internet and email users of the Gmail service via phishing emails, texts, or even a pop-up alert while using the email service stating your account needs urgent verification.

What to Watch for and How to Avoid Security Threats Online

Once inside the fake website, users are asked to install a security tool, which instead is a Progressive Web App that hides your browser address bar, making it appear like a real Google app.  The page also requests:

• user to enable notifications, giving hackers a direct channel to your device
• access to phone contacts which are sent to controlled servers for hackers
• GPS location data, used to track coordinates and movement speed

Experts also say in is possible for hackers to intercept two-factor authentication codes, which would allow them to bypass most login protections and allow direct access to Gmail and other Google services.