Gmail users warned of new hacking threat

NewsThere is a new cybercrime designed to target Gmail users’ inbox, and changing your password won’t help defend it. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)APThere is a new cybercrime designed to target Gmail users’ inbox, and changing your password won’t help defend it.According to the New York Post - citing Hudson Rock, a cybersecurity company - the software, known as Remus Stealer, has been advertised on online forums as a tool that allows hackers to get their hands on unauthorized access to people’s personal emails. Remus Stealer malware allows criminals to access victims’ Gmail inboxes directly from a control panel, according to insights from Cyber Insider, per the report. Changing your Google password will not prevent access to your account.However, Google recommends that users update their passwords but also to quit unrecognized sessions. “Users can invalidate stolen sessions by removing malware from the affected device and revoking active sessions,” a Google spokesperson told Cybernews.In addition, users should review account settings, including forwarding rules, filters, recovery options, and third-party app permissions, to ensure no unauthorized changes have occurred.Hudson Rock spoke with a person who publicly endorsed the feature to learn more about the hacking software.The Post reports a source also told Hudson Rock that verification codes from third-party online services could be intercepted through the application. Remus allows for email-code interception without collecting browser cookie files, claiming that password changes and session revocation do not stop it.Per the Post, infostealer malware is designed to collect sensitive data, such as passwords and login credentials, from infected devices. These infections typically occur through downloads, disguised as legitimate software, although the exact method Remus uses has not been confirmed.Mark Heim is a senior writer who provides sports, news and trending content. He co-hosts a daily sports radio show on WNSP-FM 105.5 in Mobile. Heim has been recognized with awards for his writing, headlines and...