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Scammers Use Microsoft Azure to Host Fake Windows Security Alerts Seen at 80 Organizations
Matched: health
Scammers are abusing Microsoft Azure to host fake Windows security alerts tricking users into calling fraudulent support numbers. Between March and October 2026, the same scam kit reached users at 80 organizations via malicious ads on legitimate websites. The pages use JavaScript to dynamically assign phone numbers and track campaign performance. Infrastructure clues point to Mandarin-speaking developers. Callers risk being manipulated into installing remote-access software or surrendering money.
Fake Microsoft Security Scan Tells You to Remove Antivirus—Then Scammers Ask for Remote Access
Matched: health
Scammers are running fake Microsoft-branded security scan websites that display fabricated system warnings and artificially low security scores to frighten visitors. The sites instruct users to uninstall their antivirus software, then collect personal and banking details through a form before redirecting victims to await a callback. During that call, operators request remote access to complete a fake refund, giving criminals direct control of the device. Malwarebytes identified 11 related sites sharing one server.