Forbes explains:
New threat analysis from researchers at Kaspersky has revealed a dramatic rise in the number of password-stealing attacks targeting Amazon, Facebook and, most of all, Google users. Here’s what you need to know.
Amazon, Facebook And Gmail Are A Magnet For Password Hackers
It should come as no surprise that the likes of Gmail, Facebook, and Amazon account credentials are so sought after by malicious hackers. After all, such accounts can be used to complete the cybercrime triumvirate of data theft, malware distribution and credit card fraud respectively. Google accounts, in particular, are something of a skeleton key that can unlock a treasure trove of other account credentials and personal information to commit fraud. Just think about the information that is contained in your Gmail inbox, and the chances are high that you have one given how popular the web-based free email service is. And that’s before you consider how many organizations still send password change requests and second-factor authentication links to your email account.
Read more at Forbes.
