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Mail.ru Reduces Lifetime 1TB Cloud Storage Promo to Standard 8GB Quota for Select Users

Mail.ru has begun notifying a small group of long-term Cloud Mail users that their complimentary 1TB storage, originally granted through a 2013-2014 app installation promotion, will be reduced to the standard 8GB free tier. Affected users receive personalized deadlines, with some facing storage limits starting 30 October and final deletion of excess files scheduled for 30 January 2027. The company confirmed the change impacts fewer than 0.5 percent of Cloud Mail users and stated that core free features remain available. Once the 8GB limit is exceeded, uploads, edits, and sharing are blocked while users have three months to download data or purchase additional space before files move to the trash for 14 days prior to permanent removal. This follows a similar reduction of lifetime 100GB storage performed by the service in 2024.

Mail.ru Blocks Phishing Wave Using Password-Protected RAR Archives

Mail.ru's antispam team has stopped a new phishing campaign that relies on password-protected RAR archives. These messages accounted for 13% of all blocked emails over the past month. The attackers impersonate business correspondents by sending contracts, signature requests, and tax-related notifications during the reporting season. Each email contains the archive password in plain text, allowing the recipient to open a malicious executable hidden inside. The malware is designed to steal credentials, grant remote access, or exfiltrate personal and corporate data. Mail.ru's filtering system uses more than 30 machine-learning models and antispam checks to detect such threats. Users are advised to verify senders carefully and avoid launching files from unexpected attachments even when a password is supplied.