Hi everyone,

I hope you’re well today 🙂 all is good here.

Imagine logging into your work computer, joining a Microsoft Teams meeting, and getting a message from “IT support” asking for access. You might think it’s your company’s helpdesk—but what if it’s a hacker?

Right now, cybercriminals are impersonating remote IT staff on Microsoft Teams, tricking employees into handing over credentials or clicking on malicious links. These attacks have already hit multiple companies, and once hackers gain access, they deploy ransomware or steal sensitive data.
How to Protect Yourself from This Threat

*Verify Before You Trust: If someone claims to be IT support, double-check their identity through an official company channel—call them, message them via an internal tool, or confirm with your manager.
* Beware of Urgency Tactics: Hackers pressure victims into acting quickly, claiming there’s an emergency with their account. Take a breath and assess—real IT support won’t demand immediate action.
* Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): This ensures that even if hackers get your password, they still can’t log in without a second layer of verification.
* Check External Contact Policies: Microsoft Teams allows external messages by default. If you don’t need it, ask your IT department to disable external messaging or restrict it to approved contacts.
* Never Click on Unverified Links: If an unexpected IT person sends you a link or file, do not click it. Instead, verify its legitimacy with your security team.

Hackers are getting more sophisticated, but staying one step ahead is simple—question everything, verify every request, and lock down your accounts with strong security settings. If something feels off, trust your instincts and report it.

Stay sharp, stay secure.
—Max Roberts