According to a report by tech site Fast Company, over the weekend, reports appearing from Chinese Internet users reveals that when they attempt to access their accounts from the Google Toolbar or visit "www.gmail.com" directly, they are re-directed to a replica site at a different address (http://124.117.227.201/web/gmail/) where they are asked to enter or re-enter their account information.
According to one report, Like all phishing attacks, the hackers are interested in accumulating Gmail user login information, as well as any other information they can sift out of email accounts.
In a statement, a Google spokesperson said: "As always, users should be careful about where they share their personal information, and should avoid clicking through warnings about suspicious sites. We encourage Gmail users to visit https://mail.google.com directly."
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