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Phishing Scam Imitates Google Security Check, Spreads Malware
3/21/2026
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Story summary
- A phishing scam mimics a Google security check and tricks users into installing malware via google-prism[.]com.
- The malicious Progressive Web App can access sensitive information, including login codes and clipboard data.
- Google Play Protect offers some defense, but it is not foolproof.
- Experts recommend avoiding unfamiliar security checks, verifying website addresses, and using password managers and two-factor authentication.
