Hackers are sending malicious links by using Google Docs
By MYBRANDBOOK
Hackers are sending malicious links through comments in Google apps like Docs and Slides primarily to Outlook users. According to US-based cybersecurity company Avanan, hackers are increasingly using Google Docs' productivity features to slip malicious links past spam filters and cyber security tools.
An exploit in Google Docs that allowed hackers to easily deliver malicious phishing websites to end-users has been recognized and now the comment feature across the Google suite has become an attack vector for hackers.
In this email attack, hackers found a way to leverage Google Docs, and other Google collaboration tools, to send malicious links, targeting Outlook users, though not exclusively. It hit over 500 inboxes across 30 tenants, with hackers using over 100 different Gmail accounts.
The researchers said, “Utilise standard cyber hygiene, including scrutinising links and inspecting grammar and deploy protection that secures the entire suite, including file-sharing and collaboration apps.”
To prevent these attacks, before clicking on Google Docs comments, users should cross-reference the email address in the comment to ensure it is valid.
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