Google has issued a critical warning to its global user base, putting a spotlight on a new and highly sophisticated wave of AI-powered scams. This isn't your average phishing attempt, these attacks are becoming more difficult to spot, even for seasoned professionals. Scammers are now leveraging a two-pronged approach: Hyper-realistic Phishing: Following a recent data breach of a Google-managed database, cybercriminals are impersonating Google support staff via phone calls and emails. They use stolen public information to create highly convincing social engineering scenarios, pressuring users to "verify" their account or "reset" their password on fake login pages. Indirect Prompt Injection: A more advanced tactic involves hiding malicious, invisible commands within emails. When Google's AI assistant, Gemini, scans the email, these hidden commands can trick the AI into revealing sensitive user data, including passwords, without the user ever clicking a link. It’s a case of AI being manipulated to turn against its own user. Key Takeaways & Actionable Steps: Stay Skeptical: Google will never call you out of the blue or ask you to share your password or a two-factor authentication code. Verify Directly: If you receive a security alert, do not click on any links in the email. Instead, open a new browser tab and navigate directly to your Google Account security page to check for legitimate alerts. Enable 2FA/Passkeys: The strongest defense against these scams is to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) or switch to passkeys. This extra layer of security can prevent a full account takeover, even if your password is stolen. Use a Password Manager: Ensure you use a strong, unique password for every account. A password manager is an easy way to achieve this. Need Professional Cybersecurity Support? For businesses and organizations requiring expert assistance, contact Computer Integrated Services -> cisus.com/contact! #Cybersecurity #AI #Phishing #InformationSecurity #Google #Gmail #CIS