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  1. Understanding Microsoft Entra ID Inactive Tenant Emails: Scam or Legitimate?

    Receiving an email from Microsoft that demands payment to keep an unfamiliar account alive is a scenario that would set off alarm bells for even the most seasoned tech users. The moment a message arrives that combines phrases like "Action required," "make a purchase," and an apparent threat of...
  2. Sophisticated Microsoft Phishing Attacks Using Genuine Emails and Phone Scams in 2025

    Microsoft Windows users across the globe are facing a new and insidious threat that exploits a trusted channel—genuine purchase notification emails from Microsoft itself. In a sophisticated campaign first discovered by the security research team at Kaspersky, attackers are leveraging real...
  3. Beware of the Booking.com Phishing Scam Targeting Hospitality Workers

    An email from Booking.com that appears to be scolding you for an “angry guest” isn’t a disgruntled review at all—it’s a sophisticated phishing scam engineered to harvest your credentials and keystrokes. Microsoft Threat Intelligence has flagged this ongoing campaign, which began in December and...
  4. Beware: New PayPal Phishing Scam Targets Microsoft 365 Users

    Heads up, WindowsForum readers: a new, insidious phishing scheme targeting PayPal users has been uncovered. This isn't just your regular "Nigerian prince" email scam; this one is calculated, technically sophisticated, and exploits trusted platforms like Microsoft 365 (MS365) and PayPal to fool...