<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Phishing emails targeting international critics of Russia and academics have been reported.</li><li>Russian state-sponsored group UNC6293 using social engineering tactics to target victims.</li><li>Victims receive phishing emails with '@state.gov' addresses to build rapport.</li><li>Attackers aim to gain victims' trust before exploiting them.</li><li>Prominent figures like Keir Giles have been targeted in the phishing campaign.</li><li>Victims are led to share Google app-specific passwords (ASPs) with attackers.</li><li>ASP passcodes allow access to a user's Google Account.</li><li>Google advises against the unnecessary use of ASPs and recommends caution.</li><li>Social engineering and phishing tactics are highlighted as effective yet detectable.</li><li>Users are urged to avoid clicking on unfamiliar email attachments and sharing account credentials.</li><li>Phishing scams continue to pose cybersecurity risks.</li></ul>

Russian hackers target Gmail passwords to crack down on international critics

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