Microsoft Hacked Again: Scammers Use Official Email Address To Run Sextortion Scam
The episodes of cybersecurity and cyberattacks seem to be a regular thing for Microsoft now. Scammers are reportedly exploiting the Microsoft 365 Admin Portal to send sextortion emails to users, falsely claiming that their devices—whether smartphones, tablets, or PCs—have been hacked to record compromising images or videos. These fraudulent emails may allege that they have footage of the recipient engaging in private acts or even claim to possess evidence of a cheating spouse.
Sextortion scams of this nature first emerged in 2018 and managed to extract anywhere from $500 to $5,000 from unsuspecting victims.
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