Threat Intelligence Directory
Phishing

Google Account Security Alert Phishing

Attack Trigger

Fabricated security alert implying unauthorized access to your Google account

What Attackers Want

Google account credentials and 2FA backup codes

How This Attack Works

Fake Google security emails claim a new device or suspicious login was detected and require you to verify your identity. The linked page mirrors the Google sign-in page exactly and harvests credentials along with recovery codes.

Red Flags to Watch For

  • Sender address does not end in @google.com or @accounts.google.com
  • Link hostname is not accounts.google.com
  • Email asks for your 2FA backup code via the linked page
  • Urgent language warning your account will be locked in 24 hours

Known Malicious Domains

These domains have been associated with this attack. Never click links going to these addresses.

  • google-account-recovery.netMALICIOUS
  • gmail-security-alert.comMALICIOUS
  • accounts-google-verify.comMALICIOUS

Glance automatically blocks emails from domains on this list. Domain list is not exhaustive — attackers register new domains continuously.

How Glance Stops This

  • Domain similarity analysis catches lookalike sender addresses at millisecond speed
  • SPF / DKIM / DMARC validation flags authentication failures before you ever see the email
  • VirusTotal + Google Safe Browsing checks every link in real time
  • Urgency language detection scores the email higher for manual review
  • Known malicious domain blocklist updated continuously from live scan data

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