Phishing Campaign Exploits Google Tasks Notifications Targeting 3,000 Organizations

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Phishing Campaign Exploits Google Tasks Notifications Targeting 3,000 Organizations

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

In December 2025, hackers initiated a phishing campaign using Google Tasks notifications to target over 3,000 organizations, mainly in the manufacturing sector. This attack marks a significant evolution in phishing tactics, utilizing legitimate Google infrastructure instead of traditional spoofing methods.

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