Phishy Business: Google Apps Script in the Crosshairs of Cyber Tricksters
Beware of emails masquerading as an invoice! Threat actors are now using Google’s own turf to host phishing pages. By abusing the Google Apps Script platform, they create fraudulent login screens that look remarkably legitimate. This cunning scheme makes it easier to trick unsuspecting recipients into handing over sensitive information.
Hot Take:
**_Once again, cybercriminals are proving that even Google’s fancy digs can be turned into their own personal phishing pond. It’s like these threat actors just discovered they can fish in the tech giant’s backyard without a permit! Meanwhile, Google seems to be the absentee landlord, as quiet as a mime in a library, about implementing any anti-abuse measures. Perhaps it’s time for all of us to start scrutinizing links like we’re looking for a needle in a haystack!_**
Key Points:
– Threat actors are exploiting Google Apps Script to host phishing pages that appear credible.
– The phishing attack involves sending emails masquerading as invoices to lure victims.
– Victims are redirected to legitimate services post-credential theft to avoid suspicion.
– Google Apps Script’s trusted environment makes it a prime target for abuse.
– Security experts suggest scrutinizing cloud service links and flagging Google Apps Script URLs as potentially dangerous.