The Microsoft IT Outage was caused by a software update by third-party cybersecurity technology company CrowdStrike, impacting 8.5 million Windows devices.
There is concern about scammers capitalizing on the outage and confusion surrounding malicious cyber activity, leading organizations to issue warnings against scams.
CrowdStrike mentioned a likely eCrime actor using a malicious ZIP archive named crowdstrike-hotfix.zip to steal data, raising the need for vigilance against scams.
Consumers are advised to be wary of phishing scams related to the CrowdStrike outage, avoid downloading files from unknown sources, and refrain from sharing sensitive information with unverified sources.
Guidance provided by the U.K's National Cyber Security Centre includes anti-spoofing controls, awareness training about phishing, and precautions for businesses to protect against scams.
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