Apple Calendar spam isn't new: iCloud users began reporting an influx of junk invites nearly a decade ago, and scammers have returned to this tactic over the years to proliferate malicious links to phishing sites. The folks over at 9to5Mac recently reported receiving a recent rash of spam invites containing malicious links that lead to cryptocurrency scams.
This latest scam, detailed by BleepingComputer, is a form of callback phishing, which aims to get targets on the phone in order to collect sensitive information or connect to users' devices.
On closer inspection, you'll find that the message originated from noreply@email.apple.com, a legitimate Apple mail server, which allowed it to get through security checks and spam filters. As BleepingComputer describes, anyone can create an iCloud Calendar event and add others to initiate email invitations from Apple's servers.
How to combat fake calendar invites
Unfortunately, there's not much you can do to prevent fraudulent iCloud Calendar invites from ever reaching your inbox, and declining them may actually make the problem worse. You can transfer spam events to a separate calendar and delete calendars entirely, but when it comes to the notification emails and any directions listed within, the best thing to do is not engage.
Always proceed with an abundance of caution with calendar invites you weren't expecting, and watch out for scam hallmarks like a sense of urgency related to payment or account security issues. Never call phone numbers listed in these messages—if you're concerned about your account, log in via the legitimate website or app to check activity and reach out to the company using contact information found there.
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