Gmail and Youtube Hackers Bypass Google’s 2fa Account Security
As Gmail and YouTube users take to support forums to complain about accounts being hacked despite having 2FA activated, Google responds with 7-day recovery solution.
Forbes 2:06 pm on April 12, 2024
Hackers have found ways to bypass Google's Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) security on Gmail and YouTube accounts, leading users to post on various support forums about recovering their compromised accounts. These attacks often involve changing passwords, phone numbers, and 2FA settings, preventing users from regaining access. Ripple Labs has warned of cryptocurrency scams related to this issue, with attackers using deepfakes to appear as genuine Ripple management representatives.
- Hackers bypass Google's 2FA security on Gmail and YouTube accounts
- Users unable to recover compromised accounts due to changed passwords, phone numbers, and 2FA settings
- Cryptocurrency scams often involved in these attacks, promising to double the amount of XRP sent
- Session cookie hijacking attacks allow hackers to bypass 2FA and gain access to accounts
- Google acknowledges the issue and recommends account recovery setup for easier regain of access in case of incident
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/04/12/gmail-and-youtube-hackers-bypass-googles-2fa-account-security/