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Northampton, MA
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Gmail Users Urged To Reset Passwords Now: Here's Why
It starts with an email that looks official, but isn’t. Google is warning all Gmail and Google Cloud users to change their passwords and boost account security after a surge in phishing and impersonation scams tied to a breach at Salesforce. While Google’s own systems were not directly compromised, the third-party breach exposed information that hackers are now using in targeted attacks. The schemes include emails and phone calls designed to trick users into revealing their credentials. Some attackers are posing as IT staff, pressing victims to hand over login codes. Ot…
Greenburgh, NY
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Don't Fall For It: Alert Issued For Scam Emails Claiming To Be From IRS
Tax Day has come and gone, but the Internal Revenue Service is cautioning of opportunistic fraudsters who have been targeting taxpayers through email scams. In recent weeks, some Americans have reported that they've received emails purportedly from members of the IRS phishing for personal information through both professional and personal accounts. According to reports, the emails have been coming from spam accounts and address taxpayers at the top of the email with the term “dear user,” and no specific name. Related story - IRS May Charge Penalty If You're In One of These Categories…
