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		throwpoaster 11 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A phishing attack involving g.co, Google's URL sho... URL shorteners are a massive security hazard.

gruez 11 months ago [–]

Maybe, but in this particular case the attack has nothing to do with url shortening. The essential elements were google assistant (to spoof caller ID), and google workspace (to send the "case" email).

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