"Successful breaches using social engineering on Microsoft Teams typically begin with a polite request aimed at lowering the victim's suspicion. Attackers often impersonate IT support, using baits like Microsoft Security Update or Account Verification to gain access."
"The shift to Microsoft Teams for cyberattacks is significant because it leverages trusted internal communication, making it easier for attackers to manipulate employees into granting access."
Hackers are shifting from traditional malware to social engineering tactics on Microsoft Teams, impersonating IT support to gain access. These attacks exploit real-time communication, making them harder to detect than email-based phishing. Microsoft identified nine stages in these breaches, starting with polite requests to lower suspicion. Attackers may use various baits, including voice phishing, to convince victims to launch remote support sessions, ultimately compromising corporate networks and devices.
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