This ruse is particularly sneaky.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new Gmail security scam is on the rise, where bad actors impersonate Google's IT support to hack into your account and access ...

UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2026, 2:04 p.m. EST We have updated this story, initially published on January 10, to include a statement from Instagram responding to concerns about password reset scams, saying that ...

Instagram users are being warned of phishing emails that urge them to reset their password, which can lead to hackers stealing their credentials and accessing their accounts.

Instagram users are receiving unexpected password reset emails in social engineering attacks. Learn how to spot these scams ...

Hackers are counting on users to panic and click the “Reset Password” button or “let us know” link without thinking about these scam emails.

A new Gmail security scam is on the rise, where bad actors impersonate Google's IT support to hack into your account and access personal or financial information. The latest scam comes weeks after the ...

A new Gmail phishing scam impersonates Google IT support to gain account access. The scam involves fake password recovery emails and requests for security codes. Google advises against clicking links ...