Google 'Looking into' Gmail Hack Locking Users Out with No Recovery
5 days ago
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- #Account Takeover
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- Gmail, with 2 billion active users, is a frequent target of security threats and hacking campaigns.
- A new hacking tactic involves changing a victim's account age to under 10 and adding it to a family account controlled by the attacker, effectively locking the victim out.
- Victims report being unable to recover their accounts despite Google's existing recovery options, with some hackers demanding gift cards for account release.
- Google acknowledges the issue as a known post-compromise action but states it's uncommon, with plans to provide more guidance soon.
- Recommended protections include enabling two-step verification, using passkeys, reviewing account recovery options, and monitoring associated devices.