File extensions are hidden by default on Microsoft Windows computers. Unfortunately, this can make it harder to recognise potentially malicious files in email attachments.
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‘Incoming Mail on Hold’ Email Phishing Scam
by Brett M. Christensen July 5, 2019According to this email, which purports to be from the Email Security team at Microsoft, your incoming mail is on hold.
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‘Hotmail Account Suspended’ Phishing Email
by Brett M. Christensen December 19, 2018According to this message, which purports to be from hotmail.com, your Hotmail account has been suspended and your email address has been removed from the database.
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Revamped version of the Microsoft email beta test hoax includes “testimonies” and a bank account screenshot of supposed money received.
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OneDrive ‘DocuSign this Document’ Phishing Scam
by Brett M. Christensen August 1, 2018This email claims that a document has been sent to you via Microsoft’s document storage and sharing platform OneDrive. The subject line of the email suggests that you need to provide an electronic signature using DocuSign.
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A scam email that is currently hitting inboxes purports to be from Microsoft Support and claims that your message was not sent.
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According to this email, you have won a million dollars in an international lottery promotion organized by the Microsoft Corporation.
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Circulating message claims that Bill Gates of Microsoft is “sharing his fortune” with those who forward the message to others.
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Microsoft “No longer Allowed to Access Your Email Account” Phishing Scam
by Brett M. Christensen February 10, 2017Email purporting to be from “Microsoft Department” warns that you are no longer allowed to access your email account because the company has disabled your online access for security reasons.
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Microsoft “Immediate Verification Process ” Phishing Scam
by Brett M. Christensen September 19, 2016Email purporting to be from Microsoft claims that your Microsoft account requires an immediate verification process to avoid termination and you must therefore reply with your password and other personal information.