Google says it blocks 18 million COVID-19 related scam emails each day

Google is blocking 18 million emails per day that target its Gmail users with phishing and malware threats related to COVID-19. The company is using machine-learning technology to track 240 million daily spam messages. Google recommends users check the integrity of URLs before providing login credentials or clicking on a link and use Gmail’s built-in document preview to avoid downloading unrecognized files. Healthcare organizations are particularly vulnerable to cyber attacks during the pandemic.