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Efosa Udinmwen

Microsoft's branding power is being used by criminals to funnel victims to tech support scam centers - here's what you need to know

Fake email body.
  • Fake Microsoft alerts are pushing users into panic-driven, costly mistakes
  • Visual authenticity no longer guarantees safety in a manipulated digital landscape
  • Cyberattacks increasingly target human psychology rather than technical weaknesses

The authority and familiarity of a major brand like Microsoft often offers users a sense of assurance - but new research has warned this is not always the case.

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