Gmail users may be at risk of being scammed by cybercriminals using Gemini

A new cyber threat is making its way into Gmail inboxes, and this time it involves Gemini, Google’s built-in AI assistant. Security researchers have identified a method where attackers manipulate Gemini into displaying false warnings, tricking users into giving away sensitive information. It is a clever tactic and one that highlights the growing concerns around AI misuse.

At the centre of this scam is a technique known as prompt injection. Attackers are embedding invisible instructions within email messages by using white text and zero font size.