Tech Support Scams
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Bing Ads & Azure Blob Storage Fuel Tech Support Scams: How Microsoft's Own Tools Were Weaponized
A sophisticated tech support scam campaign that weaponized Microsoft's own ecosystem—Bing Ads and Azure Blob Storage—emerged in early 2024, demonstrating how legitimate cloud infrastructure can...
Azure's Trusted Domains Weaponized in New Tech-Support Phishing Attacks
Security researchers at Broadcom's Symantec Threat Hunter Team have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that weaponizes Microsoft Azure's legitimate static website hosting service to...
Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Complete Migration Guide for IT Teams
With Microsoft's Windows 10 end of support deadline rapidly approaching in October 2025, organizations worldwide are facing one of the most significant IT migration challenges in recent history....
Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit Intel Sparks Cross-Border Raids, Dismantling Tech Support Scam Ring
Six people were arrested and two illegal call centres dismantled on May 28, 2025, after Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) fed critical threat telemetry to law enforcement agencies in Japan and...
Global Tech and Law Enforcement Unite to Crush AI-Powered Tech Support Scams
The digital battlefield against cybercrime has entered a new era as tech giants and international law enforcement agencies launch unprecedented coordinated strikes against AI-powered tech support...
Global Cybercrime Takedown: How Microsoft and Law Enforcement Dismantled Scam Networks Targeting Seniors
In a landmark operation, Microsoft and international law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled a sprawling transnational scam network that preyed on senior citizens through sophisticated...
Microsoft Purchase Emails Weaponized: Hackers Use Real Messages to Deploy Malware in New Phishing Wave
A sophisticated phishing campaign has turned Microsoft's own purchase notifications into an unlikely attack vector, leaving Windows users worldwide exposed to credential theft and malware. Security...
Safeguarding Remote Support: Preventing Quick Assist Scams in 2023
Introduction In the evolving landscape of cyber threats, remote support tools like Microsoft's Quick Assist have become targets for exploitation. Cybercriminals are increasingly misusing these tools...
AI-Driven Scams Targeting Windows Users via Quick Assist: How to Stay Safe
In an era where technology is both a lifeline and a potential trap, Windows users are increasingly finding themselves targeted by sophisticated AI-driven scams that exploit trust and familiarity. One...
Microsoft 365 Outlook Outage on November 25, 2024: Causes, Impact, and Lessons Learned
Microsoft 365 Outlook Outage: What Happened on November 25, 2024? On November 25, 2024, a significant service disruption hit Microsoft 365 users worldwide, with Outlook — the cornerstone email...