Rock Solid Deception? Unpacking the Gmail Phishing Scam That Used Google Against Itself

Technoross10 May, 2025Technology

Is an email from Google, verified and sitting in your main inbox, always safe? Recent events demand caution. A remarkably sophisticated phishing operation, named "Rockfoils" by Google, exposed how attackers can manipulate trusted digital platforms. This campaign, first brought to widespread public attention in April 2025 through a detailed account by software developer Nick Johnson (@nicksdjohnson on X/Twitter), put potentially billions of Gmail accounts worldwide at risk. It marked a worrying step up from typical phishing methods. The attackers exploited Google's own infrastructure, achieving a convincing facade of authenticity. This analysis by best IT support in Brisbane examines the campaign's mechanics, drawing on Johnson's initial reports and subsequent findings, and outlines essential user protection strategies.

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