"Google Urges Immediate Activation of 7-Day Gmail Setting After 2FA Hack"

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"Google Urges Immediate Activation of 7-Day Gmail Setting After 2FA Hack"
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Hackers are targeting Gmail and YouTube accounts, bypassing 2FA security and locking users out, often in connection with cryptocurrency scams involving Ripple's XRP. The attackers use session cookie hijack attacks to bypass 2FA, and Google recommends users set up recovery factors and use security tools like passkeys and Security Checkup. Additionally, YouTube users, especially gamers, are being targeted with information-stealing malware distributed through compromised accounts, posing a significant threat to the gaming community.

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