Has this 'mail' come to your Gmail? 1 click and everything from your bank account to your personal data will be leaked!

Gmail fake email security alert: Just pick up your phone and check your Gmail inbox once. Is there any mail like "Suspicious Sign-in Alert" from Google in it? If yes, then think a thousand times before opening or clicking on it! Because this mail may not have been sent to help you, but to loot your life savings and personal data.

Hackers have found a new and very dangerous way to cheat people. They are now knocking on your inbox wearing the mask of Google itself. They are so clever that the fake email sent by them is 100% similar to the real Google email. It is almost impossible for a common man to differentiate between them.

If you click on that one 'dangerous' link in panic, then understand that you have opened the doors of your digital house to thieves. After this, your bank account, social media profile, personal photos-videos, everything can be under the control of hackers.

How does this 'one click' deadly trap work?

This entire scam is called 'phishing', and it is exactly like fishing. Hackers put bait on you and wait for you to get trapped.

Step 1: A scary email is sent

You get an email whose subject is "Security Alert" or "Critical Security Warning". Inside the email, it is written, "We have noticed that an attempt has been made to open your account from an unknown device. Location: Ukraine/Nigeria." This location is deliberately put in such a way so that you get scared.

Step 2: You are made a hero

There is a big blue button in the email, on which is written "Check Activity" or "Secure Your Account". You think that by clicking on it you will save your account.

Step 3: One click and you are trapped!

As soon as you click on that button, a page opens in front of you which looks exactly like the real login page of Google. Without thinking, you enter your Gmail ID and password in it.

Step 4: Game over!

Just in this one moment your game is over. That page is fake and as soon as you enter your password, it goes directly to the hacker's server in encrypted form. Now he has the key to your Gmail.

Why is it so dangerous?

You must be thinking that what will happen if you just know the password of Gmail? This is where you are making the biggest mistake. In today's time, your Gmail account is your 'Master Key'.

Bank account can be emptied:

Your Gmail is connected to your bank account. A hacker can enter your Gmail and reset your net banking password using the 'Forgot Password' option and empty your account.

Social media will be hijacked:

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter... everything runs from your Gmail. The hacker can hijack all these accounts and ask for money from your friends and relatives or misuse your personal photos.

Theft of personal data:

Your important documents, photos, videos, everything is saved in your Google Drive. The hacker can steal all this data and blackmail you.

Online shopping accounts:

By hacking your accounts like Amazon, Flipkart, he can shop with your credit/debit card.

So how to differentiate between real and fake?

If you receive any such suspicious email, then do this one thing before taking any step in panic. This will save you. Do not click on any link given in the email even by mistake. Instead, adopt this safe method. Open a new browser tab on your phone or computer. Type Google's official security website directly in it: myaccount.google.com. After logging in, go to the "Security" tab. Here you will see the section of "Recent security events".

If any suspicious activity has happened in your account, then it will be seen only here. If everything is normal here, then it means that the email you have received is 100% fraud. Delete it immediately.

Make your account as strong as 'Superman'

Enable 'Passkey':

This is Google's new technology. In this, you do not need to enter the password. Only your phone's fingerprint or face ID is enough to log in.

Upgrade to two-factor authentication (2FA):

Use the Google Authenticator app instead of SMS code. It is much more secure.

Create a strong and unique password:

Keep a different password for every website. Use letters, numbers and symbols in it.

An old saying still holds true in the digital world - 'Lack of caution leads to accidents'. Hackers are waiting for one mistake of yours. Therefore, think twice before trusting any unknown or suspicious email. Keep checking the security settings of your account regularly, because a little of your time can save you from a big trouble.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question 1: What should I do if I have entered a password by mistake?

Answer: Immediately change your password by going to the original Google website and also check all your connected accounts (bank, social media).

Question 2: Does Google ever ask you to change your password by clicking on an email?

Answer: No, Google will never ask you to enter or change your password by clicking on a link in an email.

Question 3: How do I know if a website is real or fake?

Answer: Always check the URL of the website in the address bar of the browser. The address of the real Google website will be like https://accounts.google.com. The URL of a fake website may have spelling mistakes or strange characters.

Question 4: Can anti-virus software protect me from such scams?

Answer: A good anti-virus can help identify fake websites to some extent, but the biggest protection is your own awareness and vigilance.

Question 5: Where can I check my Google security settings?

Answer: You can check and update all your security settings by going directly to myaccount.google.com/security in any browser.