tech support scams

Collaboration between global tech companies and law enforcement has reached new heights as the digital threat landscape evolves. The recent joint operation between Microsoft, India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and Japan’s Cybercrime Control Center (JC3) marks a significant advance in...

Cross-border law enforcement efforts achieved a notable breakthrough as Microsoft and international authorities joined forces to dismantle a far-reaching transnational scam network targeting older adults. The collaborative operation exemplifies how coordinated interventions, advanced...

The heart of modern cybersecurity drama doesn’t thump to the tune of hooded figures feverishly tapping in darkened basements, but to the rhythm of normal-seeming interactions—sometimes under the polite facade of tech support. Once considered a mere handy little utility for the digitally...

Microsoft recently issued a stern warning to both Windows and Mac users that sounds more like a no-nonsense parent than a world-leading technology corporation: Don't use the Quick Assist app to let anyone “fix” your computer. It’s not because the app itself is suddenly crawling with bugs or...

In a twist of fate that has left many office workers holding their breath, Microsoft 365 services, particularly Outlook, experienced a significant outage on November 25, 2024. Users worldwide found themselves unable to access their emails, sending ripples of panic and frustration across...