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A sophisticated phishing campaign uses Google Calendar to deceive Gmail users, raising alarm bells among cybersecurity experts.
According to Check Point Software Technologies, cybercriminals are sending fake meeting invitations that appear legitimate.
These invitations redirect victims to phishing websites that mimic Google’s platforms. They are asked to provide sensitive information such as login credentials and credit card details there.
How the scam works: Hackers exploit trust in Google’s services to carry out their attacks.
Victims receive seemingly authentic meeting invitations via Google Calendar, according to Trend.
When clicking on links in these invitations, they are redirected to fake websites that ask them to enter personal information.
Once this information is compromised, it can be used for identity theft, financial fraud, and unauthorized access to other accounts.
Security experts warn that attackers are now using AI to create highly convincing fake invitations, making it even harder to detect fraud.
To protect yourself against this type of phishing, experts recommend the following steps:
Check invitations carefully: Be suspicious of invitations that request unusual actions or sensitive information.
Check links: Hover over links to inspect their destination before clicking. Avoid suspicious URLs.
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA): An extra layer of security can prevent unauthorized access, even if your login credentials have been stolen.
Organizations must implement advanced email security measures, require multi-factor authentication, and monitor suspicious activity.
Raising employee awareness of phishing threats can reduce the risk of successful attacks.
Balder Borup, Security Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies Denmark, emphasized the increasing sophistication of such attacks due to advances in artificial intelligence.
“These phishing attempts exploit trust in widely used platforms, which makes them particularly effective,” he said.
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