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5d ago

Google Bolsters Gmail Security After Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Exploits DKIM Vulnerability

The attack, which mimicked official Google emails, prompts urgent calls for users to adopt passkeys and advanced two-factor authentication.

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Google says users still have seven days after their email is compromised to attempt to recover the account.
(Representational Image/Unsplash) Users of Gmail are facing advanced phishing attacks that evade Google's security.
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Overview

  • A phishing campaign exploited Gmail’s DKIM authentication, allowing attackers to send emails that appeared to be from [email protected].
  • The emails falsely claimed users were subject to subpoenas and directed them to malicious links disguised as Google support pages.
  • Google has implemented interim protections to block the DKIM vulnerability and is finalizing a permanent fix to prevent similar attacks.
  • Users are urged to enable passkeys and stronger two-factor authentication methods instead of SMS-based 2FA for enhanced security.
  • AI-driven tactics, including voice and email spoofing, are enabling increasingly convincing phishing attempts, highlighting the evolving threat landscape.