It's official: You have seven days to save your Gmail account.

Due to Google's size and power, we have complete and unwavering trust in the platform's security, and to be honest, considering its size, the threat level is quite low.

However, not even the almighty Google can escape constant cyber threats, and as the company recently acknowledged, it is now facing a serious threat targeting the Gmail email service.

Gmail has billions of registered users, and like anything with a large user base, cybercriminals and their scammers want a piece of the pie. Cybercrime is like fishing: if you go to places with lots of fish, you're more likely to catch fish, which is why platforms or apps with the most users are the ones most vulnerable to attacks.

Now, Gmail faces the problem that attackers are able to impersonate them by sending mass emails using official addresses like [email protected] or any other Google-authenticated addresses.

And despite Google's assurances that its systems catch 99% of these frauds, we continue to receive news of scams of this type, which steal access to your account to carry out more frauds that can end up with your bank account emptied.

The key to avoiding them, although of course you should always be alert and wary of anything that seems suspicious, is to not rely solely on two-factor authentication via SMS , but to also activate Google Passkey.

1. Go to your Google Account settings:

• In a web browser, go to myaccount.google.com/signinoptions/passkeys.
• You can also access this setting from the "Security" section of your Google Account. Look for the "Passwords" option.

2. Verify your identity: Google may ask you to sign in again or verify your identity using your password or another verification method.

3. Create an access key:

• Tap or click Create Access Key.
• Select the device where you want to create the passkey (for example, your phone or computer).
• Follow the on-screen instructions. This will typically involve unlocking your device using your fingerprint, facial recognition, PIN, or pattern.

The company reminds us that "Google will not call you to reset your password or troubleshoot your account," nor will it contact you via SMS, phone call, or email to request your account credentials , including your password.