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Fake Google Security Team ad says 'no script reading' in voice phishing - then prints the script

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Fake Google Security Team ad says 'no script reading' in voice phishing - then prints the script

A Telegram user recruited individuals to work as part of a fake Google Security Team voice-phishing scam. This individual claimed applicants did not need to read from scripts during the calls, despite the ad containing the exact script they were required to recite. The incident, discovered by Trellix Advanced Research Center, highlights the importance of understanding the real threats posed by cybercriminals and their deceptive tactics.

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