Tax deadline threat: QuickBooks phishing scam exploits Google Ads

Tax deadline threat: QuickBooks phishing scam exploits Google Ads
Summary: Cybercriminals are exploiting the urgency of tax season to target Intuit QuickBooks users through deceptive Google Ads. These ads lead to fake login pages designed to steal sensitive account information, including usernames and one-time passcodes. Users need to be vigilant about the URLs they visit to avoid falling victim to these phishing schemes.

Affected: Intuit QuickBooks users

Keypoints :

  • Cybercriminals create fake Google ads that impersonate Intuit to lead users to phishing sites.
  • Phishing kits have evolved to circumvent two-factor authentication (2FA) and one-time passcodes.
  • It’s crucial to access QuickBooks only through the official Intuit website to protect sensitive information.

Source: https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/scams/2025/04/tax-deadline-threat-quickbooks-phishing-scam-exploits-google-ads