Scammers Exploit Gmail's New Address Feature for Phishing Attacks

Scammers Exploit Gmail's New Address Feature for Phishing Attacks

First seen 2 Feb 2026, 19:29 UTC •DailymailThedailystar •95% similarity •20.3

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Cybercriminals are exploiting a recent Gmail update that allows users to create a new email address while retaining their old one as an alias. This feature, rolled out in January 2026, has led to increased phishing campaigns targeting users, with scammers sending fraudulent emails that appear to be from Google, often claiming a 'Gmail address change' or requesting security confirmations.

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