Google is stepping up its effort to block phishing attempts that use app permissions to gain access to users Gmail accounts. These phishing attacks invite users to. How Google Is Stopping Phishing Attacks from Unverified Apps. Google is stepping up its effort to block phishing attempts that use app permissions to gain access to users Gmail accounts. These phishing attacks invite users to grant an app permission to manage their Google accountwhich lots of safe apps do, tooand then exploit those permissions to take over an account or send spam. To stop these kinds of attacks, Google is adding a screen to the permissions process that will warn users if the app is new or unverifiedsigns that it might be linked to a phishing attempt.
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