People are Biography Archivestweeting out a concerning Google email alert they received, which notes state-sponsored hackers are trying to break into their account.
The alert reads: "Government-backed attackers may be trying to steal your password." Following the highly publicized suspicions that Russian hackers are lurking in our midst, the alerts become a little more alarming.
SEE ALSO: How to protect yourself while online shopping for the holidaysThese warnings are not new, though. Google has been advising users of government-backed attacks since 2012. In March, the company launched a full page warning, as shown in the tweets below. It does not indicate which country is behind the attempted hack.
If you are being targeted by one of these sophisticated hackers, consider yourself special. Google notes these warnings only get sent to a mere 0.1% of users who are normally activists, journalists and policy-makers.
A Google spokesperson told Mashableyou should be alert but not alarmed.
"We send these warnings out of an abundance of caution -- they do not indicate that a user's account has already been compromised or that a more widespread attack is occurring when they receive the notice," the spokesperson said. "Anyone that receives one should follow the instructions in the warning, and we further recommend that all users routinely do a Google Account Security Checkup."
So stay strong, know you are not alone and then change all your passwords. Quickly.
Still terrified? Here's some extra reading on how to deal with serious hackers.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
UPDATE: Wednesday, Nov. 23, 7:08 p.m.: Google provided a statement for concerned users.
Topics Cybersecurity
Amazon Book Sale: Shop early deals now
Mastodon has way more active users than it thought
Valve said it's no longer supporting CS:GO gamers on macOS — here's why
This new Google tool tells you which EV is right for you
This is the fattest of the extremely fat bears
TikTok's 'not interested' feature doesn't really work
9 horny and romantic books that will completely consume you
Star Wars and Headspace let you practice mindfulness in a galaxy far, far away
Trump's new tariff plan spares some smartphones, laptops
The Nineteenth Century Obsession with Premature Burial
Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum: $120 off at Amazon
Living on a Tolstoyan Commune
ASMR is supposedly nonsexual. So why is there so much ASMR porn?
Best Apple iPad Prime Day deals: Save on iPad Air, iPad, iPad Pro, and more
Sony launches new flagship XM6 headphones: Order them now
ASMR is supposedly nonsexual. So why is there so much ASMR porn?
John O’Hara’s “Pal Joey” at 75: Still an Exemplary Novella
WTF? Can we talk about HP's wacky new foldable laptop for a sec?
Samsung Unpacked stream is set for May 12, 2025
Remember the Oddity That Was “Closed on Account of Rabies”?
Sadie Stein’s Wine Cake RecipeWordplay 101Read a Short Story Translated By Lydia DavisThe Art of the Signature Is in DeclineGlass Delusions—Once a Common Form of Madness—On the RiseBest Xbox deal: Up to 70% off on Xbox games during 'Call of Duty's' anniversary saleThis Doll’s Brittle, Screeching Voice Will Infect Your Soul“Say Stupid Shit”: A French Philosopher Mutters to HimselfFor Graduates: The Paris Review’s Commencement Gift BoxThe Effusions and Offenses of Kaiser Wilhelm IIAiran Kang’s Luminous Books Rewire Your SynapsesShould Ovid Come With a Trigger Warning?Top Indian actor wins landmark case against AICharles Coypel’s Lavish, Theatrical “Don Quixote” Tapestries'Can It Kirkland?': Behind the scenes with TikTok's favorite drinking buddiesTwitter/X is killing CirclesWordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 22Best refurbished Dyson deal: Get an air purifier for up to $209.01 offStaff Picks: Barba, Norris, T.H. WhiteThe Hard Part of Making a Documentary? Chaos. Everywhere. J.K. Rowling shares writing advice, destroys troll who dares to question her Impossible Burger 2.0 taste test: Simulated meat gets an upgrade The 'Game of Thrones' prequel has a diverse cast and a woman directing Tim Cook: Apple's biggest contribution to mankind will be about health Google Chrome Labs' digital Etch Malala Yousafzai's book about being a refugee proves Trump wrong Now we know how fast a black hole spins when it shreds a star Scientists detect mysterious repeating signals from deep, deep space Man shot during protests in Charlotte dies 5 photos that show the Charlotte protests have reached a crisis point 'Harry Potter' fans, rejoice: You can now discover your true Patronus Facebook 'Safety Check' activated amidst violent Charlotte protests Amazon Echo Auto is finally here Proposal for marriage equality AND free McNuggets is the perfect deal 8 strange Patronus results I got from that Pottermore quiz Guy's plan to help homeless with McDonald's Monopoly goes viral Jamie Lee Curtis wasn't so down with FIJI Water girl's photobombing efforts Kit Harington was extremely over 'Game of Thrones' by the end Samsung's foldable phone to arrive in the first half of 2019 Hardware store caught selling a declared weed as a cute garden plant
1.7504s , 10108.578125 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Biography Archives】,Information Information Network