Watch Out for Suspicious Google Calendar Entries
Scammers are getting innovative and using fake Google Calendar entries to reach consumers. According to Consumer Affairs, scammers increasingly send fake event invites that can appear on a user's calendar, even if the invite email never arrives. The entries often look like subscription renewals, invoices, payment alerts, or business meetings.
The scam begins when attackers send a calendar invitation containing a malicious link, attachment, phone number, or other element. If a user clicks the link, they may be asked for login information or payment details. Sometimes, it tells them to call a fake support number.
Some campaigns also impersonate software companies and claim an unauthorized renewal charge, while others involve people downloading fraudulent apps or software that gives hackers remote access to the device.
But seeing a surprise calendar event doesn't mean your Google account is hacked. The real risk comes when you click the event. Attackers exploit the...
Copyright of this story solely belongs to www.extremetech.com. To see the full text click HERE
