IN the technology sector, Microsoft stands out as one of the most frequently impersonated brands. Scammers commonly pose as Microsoft employees or affiliated vendors, deceiving email recipients.
According to the latest research findings from Harmony Email & Collaboration, this trend is accelerating. Across the past month, cybersecurity researchers have caught over 5,000 emails masquerading as Microsoft notifications. The emails utilize exceptionally sophisticated obfuscation techniques, rendering it nearly impossible for users to distinguish them from legitimate communications.
What's happening?The fake Microsoft emails don't originate from private or unknown domains — a clue that the emails are potential threats. Rather, the emails appear to come from organizational domains impersonating legitimate administrators.The main portion of a given email will typically include a fake login page or portal, where malicious content may be hidden. An unsuspecting user can easily click on this and input sensitive information or download a threat.
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