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Create abuse_google_shortlinks_services.yml #2335

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Add coverage for abuse of subdomains of g.co to send messages from google which lend credibility to actors.

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Create abuse_google_shortlinks_services.yml by @zoomequipd
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I'm still fine getting this rule deployed. If it does match a message, it's very likely abuse of some sort. Though if we see FPs for some reason, I wouldn't be afraid to disable the rule outright based on Google taking action to ensure the path of abuse is eliminated.

https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/27/google_confirms_action_taken_to/

A Google spokesperson told The Register: "We've suspended the account behind this scam, which abused an unverified Workspace account to send these misleading emails.

"We have not seen evidence that this is a wide-scale tactic, but we are hardening our defenses against abusers leveraging g.co references at sign-up to further protect users."

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