Cybercriminals are using Google Alerts to get past your defenses
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April 21, 2021

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Scams and malware involving Google Alerts is getting worse – Don’t be fooled

Scams and malware involving Google Alerts is getting worse – Don’t be fooled

Google Alerts is useful for getting a daily briefing on news articles published about a certain topic. Delivered straight to your inbox, cybercriminals are now using this tool to trick you into downloading malware or visiting fake websites. Here's what to look out for.

Tap or click here for how to avoid malware hiding in Google Alerts. →

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