Random but Memorable 17.5: Hackers now use AI to supercharge inbox takeovers
Is that a ghoul in your inbox? Even scarier, it’s a hacker 🧟. In this episode of Random but Memorable, you’ll learn the frightening details of EvilTokens, a phishing operation linked to more than 12,000 compromised inboxes. This episode we’re also introducing our new segment, This Month at 1Password, where we’ll share what our teams have been building behind the scenes, and what that means for you.
Episode Summary:
Hackers now use AI to supercharge inbox takeovers
Your inbox could be a goldmine for hackers, and AI is making it easier than ever to strike gold. 📩 In this episode of Random but Memorable, we explore why your email account is such a valuable target for cybercriminals.
Our Watchtower Weekly segment focuses on EvilTokens, a phishing operation linked to more than 12,000 compromised inboxes. From tricking victims into approving malicious sign-ins on legitimate Microsoft pages to using AI to speed up fraud, these attacks are getting smarter. Learn how they work and what you can do to protect your inbox. 📧🔐
Plus, we're introducing a brand-new segment: This Month at 1Password! 🎉 First up, universal sign-in: a prompt that makes it easier than ever to sign in to your favourite websites, whether you're using passwords, passkeys, or social logins.
And in #Ask1Password, we reveal our favourite security tools and apps beyond 1Password.
What did you think of the episode? Do you have any questions about phishing operations like EvilTokens? Let us know in the thread below!