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Threat Actors Exploit Calendar Subscriptions for Phishing and Malware Delivery

Infosecurity Magazine
Actively Exploited

Summary

BitSight research highlights a significant cybersecurity threat where threat actors exploit calendar subscriptions to deliver phishing links and malware via hijacked domains. This method poses a serious risk as it can lead to social engineering attacks, potentially compromising sensitive information and systems.

Impact

Calendar applications, email clients, and users of hijacked domains.

In the Wild

Yes

Timeline

Newly disclosed

Remediation

Users should be cautious about accepting calendar subscriptions from unknown sources and regularly review their calendar settings for any unauthorized subscriptions. Implementing email filtering and security awareness training can also mitigate risks.