As cyber threats continue to surge, Google is rolling out a major upgrade to Gmail’s security, but it may come with a catch: by 2025, Gmail users may need to reconsider their email addresses.
With 2.5 billion users, Gmail remains the world’s largest email provider, but even its robust defenses—claiming to block more than 99.9% of spam, phishing, and malware—aren’t enough to keep pace with the growing sophistication of cyberattacks. The FBI recently warned of an increase in email and website threats, marking this holiday season as one of the most dangerous yet for online security.
In response, Google is deploying groundbreaking AI models to strengthen Gmail’s defenses, including a large language model (LLM) trained to detect phishing, malware, and spam. However, as cybersecurity company McAfee points out, AI isn’t just a tool for protection—it’s also being used by cybercriminals to craft more personalized, convincing scams that are harder to detect.
While Gmail’s new AI-driven security features are a step forward, experts suggest that the evolving nature of online threats may require users to adopt new practices—or even new email addresses—by 2025. With the rise of AI-powered scams, this shift could be necessary to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated risks.
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