Phishing Frenzy: Cybercriminals Outsmart Users with Google and Firebase Tricks!
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered two cunning phishing campaigns using Firebase and Google Apps Script. One campaign impersonates a Rothschild & Co employee to target financial executives, while the other masquerades as a disability equipment provider. Both aim to trick victims into revealing sensitive information by leveraging trusted services for deceitful purposes.
Hot Take:
Ah, the classic tale of the wolf in sheep’s clothing, now featuring Firebase and Google Apps Script as the unsuspecting sheep! Who knew that clicking on a math quiz or a fake invoice could land you in a cybersecurity pickle? Well, Trellix and Cofense did, and they’re here to remind us that even in the digital age, if something seems too legit to quit, it’s probably a scam with a side of malicious intent.
Key Points:
- Two phishing campaigns are exploiting Firebase and Google Apps Script.
- The first campaign targets financial executives with a fake brochure and CAPTCHA.
- The second campaign uses Google’s platform to mimic legitimate invoices.
- Both campaigns aim to trick users into providing sensitive information.
- These scams highlight the sophisticated tactics of modern cybercriminals.