FBI and Google Warn of Holiday Email Scams and Rising Cyber Threats

Authorities highlight sophisticated phishing tactics and AI-driven defenses as email scams surge during the holiday season.

The FBI has launched a campaign urging email users to scrutinize sender details, URLs, and spelling to avoid falling victim to phishing scams.
Google reports a 35% drop in scams reaching Gmail inboxes compared to last year due to advanced AI models blocking malicious messages.
Common scams this holiday season include fake invoices, celebrity endorsements, and extortion emails threatening harm or data exposure.
The FBI and Google stress the importance of slowing down, verifying sender information, and avoiding urgent payment requests to stay safe.
Users are encouraged to report suspicious emails as spam to help enhance email security for all users.