Hackers are sending phishing emails to Gmail users via the Google Talk instant messaging system, Sophos has revealed.

The security firm said Gmail users were receiving unsolicited instant messages that urged them to view a video by clicking a TinyURL link.

However, the hoax link navigates to a website called ViddyHo, where web users are asked to enter their Gmail username and password.

“We’re all used to receiving suspicious communications via email, but these attacks arrived via the instant chat system built into Gmail. As a result, more users may fall unwittingly into the trap,” said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos.

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