HACK ATTACK
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GMAIL and YouTube users have been warned about a scam that can leave them locked out of their accounts.
The scam comprises cybercriminals promising a fake return on the cryptocurrency XRP to users who reply to their phishing attempt.
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Phishing is a scam where attackers trick people into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware.
The goal of the scammer is to steal a user's banking information, identity, or passwords.
Scammers often send phishing attempts over texts, email, or social media messaging.
What's more, the criminals have even been utilizing deep fake technology to mimic the CEO of Ripple Lab, the company behind XRP, to make their scheme more believable.