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Urgent warning to all 1.8bn Gmail users over dangerous attack

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Astaroth is a new phishing tool that bypasses two -factor authentication.

It puts up a phony Gmail login screen for the victim to access, allowing hackers to copy their private information down before passing it on to the real Gmail .

Hackers can gain access to usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, bank information, and other important data.

Anyone using services like Gmail , Yahoo , AOL , and Microsoft Outlook could be vulnerable to these attacks.

'They usually come with an important-sounding excuse for you to act on the email, such as telling you your bank details have been compromised, or claim they're from a business or agency and you're entitled to a refund, rebate, reward, or discount.' From there, the phony email will typically tell you to follow a link to enter your crucial information - allowing phishing scammers to see your vital data. According to IT support service company AAG IT, 3.4 billion spam emails are sent every day . Google alone blocks nearly 100 million phishing emails each day ..

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