Bad news for Gmail users: the new "invisible" scam is threatening your inbox.
A new scam is affecting Gmail users: hidden code manipulates AI, putting your digital security at risk.
In recent days, digital security experts have issued an alert that worries those who use Gmail. A new scam leverages the email platform's own AI to deceive users. This fraud demonstrates how scammers adapt and use technological advances to their advantage.
The Finnish Telemarketing Association warned that this is a sophisticated and almost imperceptible scam. According to them, cybercriminals insert an invisible code into emails , specifically designed to activate the Gemini artificial intelligence built into Gmail .
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The scheme begins with a seemingly innocent email . Unbeknownst to the user, the body of the message contains a white text that's impossible to detect with the naked eye. This code is read by the AI , which interprets the instruction and generates a fake message: warning the user that their password has been leaked and providing them with a "technical support" number.
The problem is that this phone number leads directly to scammers , who charge for the call or, worse, manipulate the user to obtain sensitive data such as passwords or bank account access.
The scam's effectiveness lies in its credibility . Many users trust the AI -generated summaries and warnings in their emails . Because it's integrated into Gmail , the fake message appears legitimate.
"It's a simple but very effective technical trick," explained Arto Isokoski, president of the association. This technique, known as "ad injection," has already been used in search engines, but is now finding fertile ground in email services powered by artificial intelligence.
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To avoid falling for this fraud, digital security specialists recommend:
Be wary of suspicious messages , even if they appear to be from the app itself.
Never call numbers provided in dubious emails.
Enable two-step verification on your Gmail account.
Keep your cell phone or computer's operating system up to date.
Always check alerts directly in the official Google settings.
The conclusion is clear: this scam proves that even services backed by Meta AI or Gemini aren't immune to manipulation. Gmail users should exercise extreme caution and remember that the best defense in the digital world remains prevention .
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