"Got Hacked: Gmail account compromised - How did I fall for it?"

wonderr007

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Yo guys, just got hit with a nasty phishing attack on my Gmail account. I got a suspicious email claiming to be from a well-known security firm, and I stupidly clicked on a phishing link, which led to my account getting compromised. Has anyone else ever fallen for this kind of trap?
 

DoctorVreden

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"Yikes, sorry to hear that bro. From what I've seen, these types of scams usually start with a phishing email that gets you to click on a link or give away your login creds. Did you notice if there were any weird emails leading up to this?"
 

iSpy

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"Sorry to hear that, dude. Phishing attacks are super common these days - did you receive an email that seemed legit and asked for your password or 2FA code? Double-check your browser extensions and make sure you're using a secure email client."
 

lollochka

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"Dude, that's crazy! I feel you, I've had my share of near-misses too. Have you checked your 2FA setup, or did you have it disabled?"
 
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