Hackers exploit Google Docs comment feature in new phishing campaign

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Hackers exploit Google Docs' comment feature in new phishing campaign
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Hackers exploit Google Docs' comment feature in new phishing campaign

This is an appealing technique for attackers whose malicious messages are delivered by Google

Attackers are abusing the comment feature in Google Docs to deliver malicious links to unsuspecting users, a new analysis by researchers at Check Point-owned Avanan has revealed. In a detailed r...

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