Microsoft Email – Phishing Scam Alert

Alert – Please be aware of a phishing email scam circulating that looks like a Microsoft Email Alert with the title “Security Alert From ….”. The intention of the scammer is to get the receiver to click on “Allow Messages” which links to a suspicious website which may be loaded with a malware package.

This is a SCAM email because :-

  • Sender Email Address  – not genuine
  • Grammar – Over use of CAPITALISATION
  • Urgency – False sense of urgency to act immediately

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SCAM EMAIL EXAMPLE – BELOW

 

MS Phishing

Recommendation

Educate your staff aware about Phishing email and how they work

Delete the email – Do not forward