This is a Google Docs alert. At least, the past few days were like this. I say this because a massive phishing scam took over Google Docs this week. Hence, Google Docs shut down for an hour two days ago.
So hackers sent an email with a link. Here is one scary part: They sent it in the name of someone you know and trust. Then, you clicked on the link. You got a real Google Apps page. But then, it told you to authorize another Google Docs app. There lies the problem. The app, sent to you by the hacker, was a fake app. It didn’t take long before this fake Google Docs app infected millions of systems: PCs, tablets, smartphones.
But thankfully, Google’s security was right there to answer this Google Docs alert. It took them about the hour to remove the threat. They removed all fake pages, applications and documents. Now why would they do this? Because the hackers know many people link their Gmails and Google Docs to Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, and other social media accounts. Do you realize how much info is on those accounts?
But there are things you can do to protect yourself. First of all, Google has a tool Password Alert. Password Alert warns you if a Google page isn’t really Google’s. ?If you run across a fake Google Docs or anything Google, they’ll alert you about it. Then, they’ll advise you to change your password and secure your account immediately! In our Boston computer service shop, many of us got this protection. That’s sound advice. If this phishing scam got you, change your password and secure everything right now! Don’t wait! For every second you wait, that’s every second the hackers have a party with your information. The other scary thing is they use real people and real docs to use this phishing scam. What do you suggest to keep us safe?