Microsoft Warns IRS Phishing Hits 29,000 Users, Deploys RMM Malware

Overview

Microsoft has warned of fresh campaigns that are capitalizing on the upcoming tax season in the U.S. to harvest credentials and deliver malware. The email campaigns take advantage of the urgency and time-sensitive nature of emails to send phishing messages masquerading as refund notices, payroll forms, filing reminders, and requests from tax professionals to deceive recipients into opening

Organisations Involved

The following organisations are mentioned in relation to this incident: Malware
Microsoft, Microsoft, Microsoft Warns, Phishing Hits.

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