The platform’s reputation as a legitimate Google service means that links to these forms frequently bypass email security controls that would generally flag suspicious URLs. Security researchers have observed attackers utilizing the HTTP POST method within forms to transmit stolen credentials to external servers through webhook functionality, making detection particularly challenging for security teams. Users should verify all form URLs carefully before submitting credentials and remember that legitimate services rarely request password verification through Google Forms. Security researchers have identified a surge in attacks that leverage this trusted platform to create convincing phishing campaigns that exploit users’ inherent trust in Google’s services. Since Google Forms operates under the *.google.com domain and employs HTTPS encryption, security solutions often categorize this traffic as trustworthy. These emails include a link to a Google Form designed to mimic legitimate login portals for services like Microsoft 365, banking websites, or corporate VPNs. Google Forms exploits are challenging because they use legitimate domains (docs.google.com/forms/) that can’t be broadly blocked without disrupting business operations. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis. By implementing custom styling and familiar brand elements, victims often fail to notice they’re submitting credentials to a malicious form rather than a legitimate login page. It enables them to bypass sophisticated email security filters and harvest sensitive credentials. Gurubaran is a co-founder of Cyber Security News and GBHackers On Security. Google Forms, the tech giant’s widely used survey tool, has become a favored weapon in cybercriminals’ arsenal. A severe security vulnerability in Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM) software has been identified.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:35:10 +0000