Hackers are also going back to school - major campaign hijacks Google Classroom to hit targets.
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Hackers Hijack Google Classroom in Major Campaign Hackers Are Also Going Back to School - Major Campaign Hijacks Google Classroom to Hit Targets A new wave of cyberattacks is targeting education like never before. Hackers are also going back to school , exploiting Google Classroom to send phishing emails to students and teachers worldwide. This campaign leverages trusted educational platforms to trick users, making it harder for traditional security systems to detect threats. Image credit: Shutterstock Phishing Campaign Targets Students and Educators Recent research by Check Point has uncovered a sophisticated phishing operation. Hackers sent over 115,000 emails to more than 13,500 organizations. These emails contained fake Google Classroom invitations promoting fake services, such as SEO solutions or product offers, aiming to steal credentials or sensitive information. How the Attack Works The campaign hides within Google Classroom’s legitimate infrastructure. By piggybacking on a trusted platform, attackers bypass conventional security de…
