Cybercriminals are impersonating Google Careers recruiters to deceive job seekers and steal sensitive information. This sophisticated phishing campaign targets individuals looking for employment opportunities at Google, exploiting their trust in the brand. Attackers use fake recruiter profiles and send convincing messages to lure victims into sharing personal data, including resumes, contact details, and sometimes even financial information. The campaign highlights the growing trend of threat actors leveraging social engineering tactics to exploit job seekers during the hiring process. Victims are advised to verify recruiter identities through official channels and be cautious of unsolicited job offers. Organizations should educate employees and candidates about such scams to prevent data breaches and identity theft. This incident underscores the importance of cybersecurity awareness in recruitment and the need for robust verification mechanisms to protect against impersonation attacks.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:30:20 +0000