The FBI has issued an urgent alert to Gmail users following a surge in cyberattacks that exploit a newly discovered vulnerability allowing hackers to steal login cookies and bypass two-factor authentication.
How to protect your account: The FBI recommends several key steps to reduce the risk of cookie-theft attacks:
-Regularly clear cookies and browsing data from your internet browser.
-Avoid using the “Remember this device” option when logging into accounts.
-Only access secure websites that begin with HTTPS.
-Review your account’s login activity frequently for suspicious access.