If you get this Google message, delete it, the experts warn
The technological company alerts users to an alarming communication that is sent.
Google is so widely known as a search engine that its name has become synonymous with diggingInternet information. But the giant of technology also offers a lot ofOther essential servicesincluding maps and directions, online file storage,mobile phones, Messaging accounts and even text processing and spreadsheet programs. But now, experts warn that many users have reported have received a suspect message from Google apparently out of the blue. Read on to see which communication you must delete immediately.
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A series of security accidents caused problems for Google lately.
Even if Google's impressive digital infrastructure makes it one of the most valuable and confident technology companies in the world, it has not been without its fair share ofsecurity problems lately. April 12,Buttocks reported that there wasSeveral hacks Google's browser, Chrome. Google has published a statement on its official blog the day before,CONFIRMATION OF 11 TOTAL HACKS-Nique of which are classified as "high" threats and two "average" classified. These hacks put the users at risk if they use Chrome on any platform, whether they are a PC / Windows user, an Apple / Mac fan or loyal to the Linux office.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
Potential security failures have also affected the users of the companyPopular Android Smartphones. In a recent blog article, the Financial Cybersecurity Cabinet, threatefabric, announced that he had discovered a new new piece ofMalicious software targets Android phones called "Octo". Banking malware can support a device and run secretly in the background forFinal information and even committing fraud. And March 25,Google prohibits dozens of applications Since its Google Play download shop after the technology giant has been alerted to a survey that has found that a company involved in the development of mobile programs used harvesting programs secretly data,Wall Street's Journal first reported.
Some Gmail users are now receiving Google suspect messages.
According to a test of Tech Blog Scranding, a growing number ofGmail users Report information received Google warning messages that their account was about to be closed to be "inactive". Many were suspicious of the strange alert and raised questions about themPotential "Phishing" or piracy attempt on their account, referring tomessages sent by pirates Pretending to be a source of good reputation to steal personal information or money.
"How is it possible. I use this account at least once a day," said a user on the forum, according toThe American sun. "It is said that this will be considered 18 months inactive if I do not connect as soon as possible, what I did. Have I been compromised?"
Some even declared themselves disconnected from their accounts after receiving the messages. "I use my account every day on several devices," wrote another Gmail user. "Please check the logic here-or it does it mean that we have been compromised?"
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Google has responded to the reports of the strange deactivation warnings.
Fortunately, confusing and unexpected messages do not seem to be claims. After contact Google for more clarification, scripter received a response from the company explaining that "it seems to be a bug linked to the account account feature of Google," the blog reported. "In other words, it's not a scam."
The company also explained that account holders who accidentally received messages from Glich had nothing to fear. "Google support has given assurances that an inactive account warning will not affect access to Google applications or does not result in data loss," scrague reported.
There are some instances in which you should expect to receive a Google stop warning message.
Although accidental messages could have made some suspected users of a piracy attempt, they actually do some of a service designed to protect your data. According to SCICDICER, the problem comes from the Gmail feature Account Manager of Gmail, which allows users to define a time duration that their account can be considered to be dormant before Google does not touch on "inherited contact" to resume access. In case they become incapacities or die.
But if you have occurred to receive the cryptic message, there is still one thing you may want to do. "This suggests that anyone received this erroneous email might want to leave their contact chosen to know that there could be an alert sent to them in about a month and neglect it," the blog recommends.
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