Sam's News — email-security — 2026-08-23¶

Security¶

7 Trusted Google Alerts hijacked in large-scale phishing campaign¶

Attackers are leveraging Google Alerts and other Google cloud services to deliver phishing emails that bypass traditional email security filters. The large-scale campaign exploits trusted Google infrastructure to impersonate legitimate notifications and direct victims to credential-stealing phishing pages.

Campaign abuses Google Alerts and Google cloud services
Phishing emails bypass traditional email security defenses
Targets Microsoft login credentials and sensitive information
Reflects shift to abusing legitimate platforms vs. malicious infrastructure

Sources: Redmondmag AI Web Searched, OCCRP AI Web Searched, Microsoft Security Blog AI Web Searched, TechRepublic Web Search

6 How to identify, avoid, and report phishing scams¶

Phishing remains cybercriminals' most effective tool; security guidance covers identification, prevention, and reporting tactics.

Sources: National Cybersecurity Alliance Web Search, Coursera Web Search

6 Doppel launches agentic AI email security platform¶

Doppel Inc. released Doppel Email Security, an AI-powered system designed to prevent phishing and social engineering attacks.

Sources: SiliconANGLE Web Search

5 FTC warns of phishing scams impersonating party invitations¶

The FTC reports a rise in phishing scams using fake party invitations to trick users into revealing email addresses and passwords.

Sources: Consumer Advice | Federal Trade Commission (.gov) Web Search

4 Email threat prevention: comprehensive security guide for 2026¶

A guide explaining email threat prevention techniques used to identify, block, and neutralize phishing and malicious email campaigns.

Sources: Acronis Web Search