Fake Microsoft Teams Billing Phishing Alerts Reach 6,135 Users via 12,866 Emails

Scammers are abusing Microsoft Teams invitations to send fake billing notices, with 12,866 emails reaching around 6,135 users in a phone-based phishing campaign.

Scammers are using official Microsoft Teams notifications to send fake billing notices. Check Point Research reveals how this phone-based scam works and which industries are most at risk.

Cybersecurity experts at Check Point Research have spotted a new phishing campaign where scammers are using a clever method to sneak into office accounts. The most concerning finding is that, according to the report from Check Point Harmony Email Security, more than 12,866 phishing emails have been sent out already, reaching around 6,135 users.

How the Scam Works

What makes this particular campaign different is that instead of sending a suspicious link, attackers are using the trust we have in everyday office tools. Microsoft Teams, as we know it, allows you to invite guests to ...