If you’re a Gmail user, you need to be particularly careful right now as criminals are currently targeting Gmail accounts. Hackers from a group called ShinyHunters were recently able to gain access to Google’s Salesforce database systems, reports Forbes .

Google has confirmed the attacks and states that general data like customer and company names were leaked, but not passwords. The resulting data leak means that users of Google services—including Gmail and Google Cloud—are now at risk of falling victim to phishing attempts .

How the phishing attacks work

Initial reports of attempted attacks have already been seen on Reddit , which are likely related to the data leak. Users describe how alleged Google employees have contacted them by phone to inform them of a security breach in th

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