Google Security Team Clarifies Gmail Security and Hijacked Domains Issues
Posted By Keith Dsouza On November 25, 2008 @ 5:09 pm In Online Security | No Comments
There have been quire a lot of issues with Gmail [1] account recently, and we had told you about a hacked Gmail account [2] of our friend, along with steps on safekeeping your Gmail account from attackers. We also had told you about some Online security tips [3] which can keep you safe on the Internet in general.
Getting back to the Gmail issue, one of the major issues users reported with Gmail was domain theft by David Airey [4] and also of a popular Tech blog, Make Use Of [5], for which I was one of the first to report [6] a domain hijack [7] on twitter [8].
Turns out the Google Security team ran some security checks [9] and determined that the domain hijacks were actually related to phishing attacks, where well disguised emails were sent to users whose domains were hijacked.
This is definitely a serious issue and users should always take care as to not click on links in emails from unknown people, we also have detailed instructions on how you can protect yourself from Internet threats [10].
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[1] Gmail: http://techie-buzz.com/tag/gmail
[2] hacked Gmail account: http://techie-buzz.com/annoyances/how-to-find-if-your-gmail-account-is-hacked-what-to-do-if-it-is-hacked.html
[3] Online security tips: http://techie-buzz.com/tips-and-tricks/tips-to-keep-your-computer-secure-and-safe.html
[4] David Airey: http://www.davidairey.com/google-gmail-security-hijack/
[5] Make Use Of: http://makeuseof-temporary.blogspot.com/
[6] report: http://twitter.com/keithdsouza/status/986586629
[7] domain hijack: http://twitter.com/keithdsouza/status/986642062
[8] twitter: http://techie-buzz.com/tag/twitter
[9] some security checks: http://googleonlinesecurity.blogspot.com/2008/11/gmail-security-and-recent-phishing.html
[10] protect yourself from Internet threats: http://techie-buzz.com/tips-and-tricks/protect-yourself-from-internet-threats-detailed-instructions.html
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