Bad actors are able to mimic Microsoft corporate accounts ending in @microsoft.com, making phishing emails appear highly realistic and convincing, even though the content itself may not be directly from Microsoft.
Slonser reported the bug allowing for these convincing phishing scams to Microsoft, who initially couldn't reproduce the exploit but later acknowledged the issue after the security expert's persistence.
Common phishing tactics involve using seemingly legitimate email addresses to lure victims into clicking on malicious links, potentially leading to the compromise of sensitive information or devices by unknowingly downloading malware.
Microsoft's response to the bug report was initially hesitant as they couldn't replicate the issue, but after being pushed by Slonser's public disclosure on Twitter, the tech company revisited the bug report and reopened the case for further investigation.
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