If there is one company targeting the fraudsters more than anyone else, it is Microsoft. One of the fraud in customer support to suicide attacks and hunting attacks, the company’s services are constantly being threatened. Recently, Russia’s infiltrators have been able to violate Microsoft and steal sensitive information.
Although Microsoft Services as a whole are major goals, this is the difference. The cooperation tool is used by more than 300 million people worldwide, making it a golden mine for attackers. Snements use it to spread Huntingfor Formulation and Quishing campaignsRelying on social engineering tactics to deceive the victims to share special and sensitive data.
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Rising attacks on Microsoft teams
Increasing Internet criminals target Microsoft teams Advanced attack methods. One of these technologies includes malicious GIF images that take advantage of worm -like weaknesses, allowing attackers to control accounts and infiltrate chat sessions when the image is opened.
Holders also enter files full of harmful programs in chat interconnection indicators, which deceives users to download DLL files that enable the system to seize. Cracks to take advantage of the calculations or areas of deception to send deceptive invitations, and attract victims to downloading harmful files.
Some attackers use the bombing of the email and the horn, as they demonstrate as technical support for users with emails for random mail before deceiving them to give a distance access. The email addresses provide at risk and the stolen Microsoft 365 accreditation data for another unauthorized access.
In addition, external access settings in Microsoft teams, which often allow external users to start chats or meetings, if not properly restricted. There is another common tactic, which is to send hunting links through the difference chats, and it often denies bills or payment notifications, which leads to ransom infection.
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Beware of fake jobs as well
The fraudsters were running fake work plans for a while, but their tactics continue to develop. Recently, I reported how Fake functional emails are used to install the encryption mining program To slow computers. Now, they use Microsoft’s chat to deceive people.
Email usually starts with a function followed by a proposal to do the interview on the difference. The first red flag is that the entire interview occurs on the chat without a video or a call. Next, you are “appointed” and asked you to provide your details, often through a Google document requesting personal information such as social security or tax number. Some victims are required to buy job equipment, pay employment fees or buy gift cards, which are classic signs that the whole thing is a fraud.
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6 ways you can stay safe from fraudsters targeting Microsoft teams
1) Avoid opening suspicious links and attachments: Be careful of unwanted links or attachments, especially in chat messages or emails. These Internet criminals are often used to connect harmful programs or hunting links. Never click on the links that seem unusual or come from unknown sources.
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2) Check for the presence of red flags in job offers: If you receive a work show that looks very good so that it cannot be correct or includes a fully conducted interview via chat without a phone call or a video meeting, it is possible that it is a fraud. Legitimate companies usually make interviews using multiple forms of communications.
The work show that insists on text conversations is the main red flag. Other warning signs include demanding personal information through Google documents, and it is required to pay the price of the equipment, or pay the fees to secure the job or buy gift cards as part of the recruitment process.
3) Use strong and unique passwordsBe sure to protect Microsoft 365 and other accounts with strong passwords. Consider using Dual factors authentication To add an additional layer of protection against unauthorized access. Also, you may want to use a password boss To create and store complex passwords.
4) Be careful with personal informationNever share sensitive personal details, such as social security numbers or tax information, through unprecedented or unwanted channels, such as Google documents or messages in the difference. Always check the legitimacy of such requests.
5) Reporting suspicious activity: If you notice any suspicious activity at the Microsoft Teams account or receive unusual job offers, then inform them immediately. The immediate procedure can prevent a possible breach or more settlement. Notifying the IT Department or relevant authorities so that they can investigate and take appropriate measures.
6) Check for information technology support requests: Be careful of unwanted messages or calls that you claim to support IT, especially those who ask you to install the program or give a distance access. Internet criminals often commit suicide information technology to spread ransom programs or steal sensitive data. Always check these requests with the actual information technology department before taking any action. If you are in doubt, call your information technology team directly using official channels, not through the message or call you received.
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Budget and infiltrators are not slowing down, so staying sharp is the only way to stay in the foreground. If there is something, like a function that looks very good so that it cannot be correct, or a random difference message with a superficial link or a mere chat, trust in your instincts. You should always be keen on external messages and call for receiving them in Microsoft teams. Even if it seems to be from someone you know, it is better to check, especially if it includes a file, link or invitation to the chat you do not expect.
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