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Gulf Business
31-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Crypto scam alert: 5 things to know about the new Google Forms fraud, says Kaspersky
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Kaspersky researchers have flagged a new scam campaign targeting cryptocurrency users by abusing the legitimacy of Google Forms. Here's what you need to know: 1. The scam starts with a fake Google Forms confirmation Attackers are using Google Forms – a free tool typically used for surveys – to trigger automated confirmation emails. These emails appear to come from Google itself, tricking users into thinking they've received a legitimate crypto transaction alert. The form usually includes only one field: the user's email address. 2. Emails mimic crypto exchange notifications The phishing emails are carefully designed to look like alerts from a cryptocurrency exchange. They mention a pending crypto payout and urge users to click a link before the offer 'expires.' This manufactured urgency pushes recipients to act without verifying the source. 3. Clicking the link takes you to a scam site If the user clicks the link, they land on a website made to resemble a crypto transaction platform. Here, victims are asked to contact so-called 'blockchain support' and make a small commission payment in cryptocurrency to receive the fake transfer. Following this process often leads to loss of funds, as the entire transaction is fabricated. 4. The attack bypasses spam filters using trusted infrastructure Since the email is technically sent from a legitimate Google domain, it often passes through spam filters undetected. This makes the scam harder to identify. The combination of a real Google email address and familiar design elements can deceive even cautious users. 5. Stay vigilant Andrey Kovtun, Email Threats Protection group manager at Kaspersky, warns that 'the campaign demonstrates a cunning exploitation of a trusted platform.' Avoid clicking unexpected links Watch for suspicious details like unfamiliar Google Forms content Use reliable security tools to block fraudulent sites If an email promises free crypto but asks for payment first, it's likely a scam. Users should verify the source and never trust links blindly — even if the sender appears legitimate. Read:
Business Recorder
29-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Kaspersky discovers new scam attacks through Google Forms
ISLAMABAD: A leading cyber security company has discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users. According to a report released by Kaspersky's researchers on Tuesday, knowing the email address of the potential victim, the attackers send a scam email through Google Forms, which is designed to appear as a notification from a crypto exchange service. Users are invited to receive an alleged transfer in cryptocurrency by following a link to a website where they are instructed to contact 'blockchain support' and make a 'commission' payment in crypto to receive the transfer. Following these instructions could lead to the loss of funds, as the whole 'transfer' story is a hoax. The attackers used Google Forms – a free tool for online surveys – to create a short questionnaire with just one slot to fill in: the email address. The attackers themselves input the victim's email address into the form, and then Google Forms sends a questionnaire submission confirmation email to the victim. The attackers crafted this form submission confirmation to look like a notification from a crypto transaction service – indicating a sum to allegedly be paid out, urging the user to click on the link to receive the payout before it 'expires.' The scam email contains Google Forms attributes, such as a header with Google Forms logo, a link to the questionnaire (which the user never filled in), and the field value that had been submitted. The attackers bank on the fact that the email passes through spam filters, since it was sent from a legitimate Google address and the user is tricked by a catchy headline. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
IOL News
28-07-2025
- IOL News
Crypto scammers target users through Google Forms, warns Kaspersky
Kaspersky researchers warned on Monday they have discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users. Knowing the email address of the potential victim, the attackers send a scam email through Google Forms, which is designed to appear as a notification from a crypto exchange service. Users are invited to receive an alleged transfer in cryptocurrency by following a link to a website where they are instructed to contact 'blockchain support' and make a 'commission' payment in crypto to receive the transfer. Following these instructions could lead to the loss of funds, as the whole 'transfer' story is a hoax. The attackers used Google Forms – a free tool for online surveys – to create a short questionnaire with just one slot to fill in: the email address. The attackers themselves input the victim's email address into the form, and then Google Forms sends a questionnaire submission confirmation email to the victim. The attackers crafted this form submission confirmation to look like a notification from a crypto transaction service – indicating a sum to allegedly be paid out, urging the user to click on the link to receive the payout before it 'expires'.
India Today
14-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
Medical colleges warned against hidden fees, full transparency demanded
To bring greater transparency to medical education, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked all medical colleges in the country to publish their course-wise fee structure and stipend details. The move comes in the wake of two Supreme Court rulings that flagged the absence of fee disclosures and non-payment of stipends to interns and resident to the NMC's notice, every medical institution under its jurisdiction—whether private or deemed—must upload detailed information on fees and stipends for interns, junior residents (JRs), and senior residents (SRs) on their official streamline data collection and ensure consistency, the commission has introduced Google Forms through which colleges must submit the required details. The deadline for submission is seven days from the date of the notice's issue. Direct link to check and download the official notice'Any fee collected beyond the declared structure or without proper approval will be deemed unauthorised,' the notice warned. Non-compliance could invite serious consequences such as show-cause notices, monetary penalties, suspension of student admissions, or even derecognition of latest move by the NMC is part of a broader push towards ensuring ethical standards, student welfare, and accountability in medical education. The regulatory body is actively working to eliminate opaque practices and protect students from hidden charges or exploitative internship in 2020 as a successor to the Medical Council of India, the NMC serves as the apex body overseeing medical education and professionals in the country. Its responsibilities include setting academic standards, regulating institutions, and shaping national healthcare policies.- Ends
NDTV
13-07-2025
- Health
- NDTV
NMC Directs Medical Colleges To Disclose Fee Structure And Stipend Details
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges across India to publicly disclose their course-wise fee structure and stipend details for interns, junior residents (JRs), and senior residents (SRs). This move comes after the Supreme Court of India, in two separate judgments, raised concerns about the non-disclosure of fees and the non-payment of stipends in medical institutions. "All medical colleges/institutions under the purview of the NMC are hereby directed to publish the complete course-wise fee structure and the stipend paid to interns/ JR/ SR etc. on their official websites," the NMC said in its official notice. To ensure uniformity, the NMC has created Google Forms for colleges to submit their fee and stipend data. The commission has asked colleges to submit the required details within 7 days of the notice's publication. The notice also states: "Collection of any undisclosed or unapproved fees shall be treated as unauthorised." The mandate applies to both private and deemed universities. Institutions that fail to comply could face strict regulatory action - including show-cause notices, financial penalties, suspension of admissions, or even withdrawal of course recognition. These steps are part of the NMC's ongoing efforts to promote transparency, fairness, and ethical practices in India's medical education system - and to protect students from hidden charges or exploitative internship policies. NMC is the apex regulatory body for medical education and practice in India. It was established in 2020, replacing the Medical Council of India. Its core responsibilities include setting standards for medical education, overseeing medical colleges and practitioners, and advising on healthcare improvements to meet national needs.
