Google issued a stark warning to all 2.5 billion Gmail users: Change your passwords.
The internet giant previously announced a data breach, though they stressed that user information was not compromised. According to Google, a group of hackers known as ShinyHunters was able to hack a database through Salesforce.
“With the rapid adoption of generative AI, a new wave of threats is emerging across the industry with the aim of manipulating the AI systems themselves. One such emerging attack vector is indirect prompt injections,” Google revealed.
The company explained that attacks could “include emails, documents, or calendar invites that instruct AI to exfiltrate user data or execute other rogue actions.
“As more governments, businesses, and individuals adopt generative AI to get more done, this subtle yet potentially potent attack becomes increasingly pertinent across the industry, demanding immediate attention and robust security measures,” the company continued.
Now, Google is urging all of its Gmail users to change their passwords and use a two-factor authorization. Passwords should also be unique to Gmail, rather than used across multiple online accounts.
According to Forbes, there are four easy ways to know if your information has been compromised: Changes to security settings, suspicious activity, unauthorized financial activity and a security alert from Google.
