How Google Is Stopping Phishing Attacks from Unverified Apps.Google is stepping up its effort to block phishing attempts that use app permissions to gain access to users Gmail accounts.These phishing attacks invite users to grant an app permission to manage their Google accountwhich lots of safe apps do, tooand then exploit those permissions to take over an account or send spam.To stop these kinds of attacks, Google is adding a screen to the permissions process that will warn users if the app is new or unverifiedsigns that it might be linked to a phishing attempt.The unverified app screen precedes the permissions consent screen for the app and lets potential users know that the app has yet to be verified.Google fired a software engineer yesterday in response to public outrage over the mans 10page screed against women being represented proportionally in tech companies.USATODAY/USATODAY/635630611076220743-SUPREME-COURT.jpg' alt='Google Earth Pro 6 With Gps Support And Serial Mom' title='Google Earth Pro 6 With Gps Support And Serial Mom' />
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