Gmail Users Beware: Scammers Exploit Verification Feature

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Hackers are using one of Gmail's security features to scam users, warns a cybersecurity expert from Manchester. Chris Plummer reported the issue to Google, which initially wrote him off, but is now working to fix the problem. Cybercrime has surpassed drug crime, making up to $600bn a year, says Gary Miliefsky, CEO of Cyber Defense Media Group. Criminals are after people's identities and bank accounts, and often spoof real companies to gain users' trust. Miliefsky urges everyone to stay vigilant and use multi-factor authentication.
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