Tag: gmail

Google Warns How Hackers Could Abuse Calendar Service

November 7, 2023

Google is warning of multiple threat actors sharing a public proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that leverages its Calendar service to host command-and-control (C2) infrastructure. According to The Hacker News*, the tool, called Google Calendar RAT (GCR), employs Google Calendar Events for C2 using a Gmail account. It was first published to GitHub in June 2023. “The … More Google Warns How Hackers Could Abuse Calendar Service

Gmail gets blue verification checks to protect against spoofing and phishing

May 5, 2023

According to ZDNet*, Google will give blue checkmarks to some verified senders to ensure trust and confidence with Gmail users. Google announced that these companies will also receive a blue checkmark next to their email names to increase users’ confidence. Google says this feature is essential because increased authentication stops spam emails and betters the … More Gmail gets blue verification checks to protect against spoofing and phishing

Google adds security enhancements to Gmail, Meet and Chat

July 24, 2020

The tech giant introduces its own version of verified accounts in Gmail, rolls out increased moderation controls in Meet, and enhances phishing protection in Chat. Google has announced a host of new features for its G Suite family of applications that are aimed at bolstering the security of Gmail, Meet and Chat users. The company is also … More Google adds security enhancements to Gmail, Meet and Chat