Google Calendar Phishing: How 4,000 Fake Invites Could Ruin Your Day!
Beware of Google Calendar phishing scams! Crafty cybercriminals are spoofing invites to steal your credentials faster than you can say “event reminder.” With over 500 million potential victims, fraud is the endgame. Remember, if it smells phishy, it probably is. Enable “known senders” and stay vigilant to dodge this digital disaster!
Hot Take:
Apparently, Google Calendar isn’t just for managing your busy schedule anymore—it’s also the latest hangout for cybercriminals trying to RSVP to your personal and financial data. Who knew your calendar could be this socially active? Now, accepting invites might just turn you into the unwitting host of a phishing party!
Key Points:
- Clever cybercriminals are spoofing Google Calendar invites to conduct phishing attacks.
- The campaign is widespread, with over 4,000 emails linked to it in just a month.
- Phishing tactics include using Google Forms and Drawings to bypass email security.
- Victims are led to fake pages demanding personal and financial information.
- Google recommends enabling “known senders” to thwart these attacks.
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