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Google Warns of Sophisticated Phishing Scam Exploiting DKIM Vulnerability

Attackers misuse Google tools to create convincing phishing emails, prompting interim fixes and user security recommendations.

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Overview

  • A phishing campaign exploits Google's DKIM signing and Sites platform to send emails that appear to come from '[email protected],' bypassing authentication checks.
  • Scammers use fake subpoena alerts to trick recipients into entering credentials on fraudulent login pages hosted on sites.google.com.
  • Google has rolled out interim protections to mitigate the vulnerability and is developing a permanent fix while urging users to enable two-factor authentication and passkeys.
  • The phishing method was first reported on April 16 by Ethereum Name Service developer Nick Johnson, who nearly fell victim to the scam.
  • A similar DKIM relay attack previously targeted PayPal users, emphasizing the growing sophistication of phishing tactics leveraging trusted platforms.