Scammers abuse Microsoft Azure to host fake Windows alerts that push victims to call fraudulent support lines
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Criminals are using Microsoft's cloud hosting to show fake Windows security warnings that tell people to phone a support number. The warnings lead to scam callers who may try to charge for fake repairs or take control of computers. Researchers say the pages are browser-based scams and not confirmed malware infections.
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What to do
- Do not call any phone number shown in a browser warning; close the tab or force-quit the browser instead.
- Block the malicious infrastructure listed by PIXM through DNS controls or a secure web gateway.
- Restrict remote-access software to approved support workflows.
- Warn staff that Windows security alerts appearing in a browser are not reliable evidence of a real problem.
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