HackFraudScammers impersonate IT department on Microsoft Teams to deploy ransomware
Published: 5 Nov 2026 · Greece
Scammers send emails and then pose as IT staff on Microsoft Teams to trick users into giving computer access, leading to ransomware infections. Awareness and caution can help prevent falling victim to this scam.
Who is at risk
Microsoft Teams users and employees
How to protect yourself
- Verify IT requests via official channels before responding.
- Do not grant remote access to unknown contacts.
- Be cautious of unexpected emails and Teams messages asking for credentials.
Source: SecNews.gr (GR) (secnews.gr)
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