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Dave Snelling & Lucy Farrell

Warning to Gmail and Chrome users over hackers breaking into emails in new scam

A new cyber attack targeting Gmail account holders could result in hackers gaining access to private email messages.

The new threat impacts anyone who uses Google Chrome as their browser of choice, so anyone with it installed on PCs or Macs should take caution.

Users are being warned to remain vigilant of scam emails that ask readers to download a fake browser extension called AF, which steals data from inboxes. The campaign hit South Korea first, before infiltrating the US and Europe, reports The Mirror.

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