Remote Support Impersonation Scams Are On the Rise
🚨 Quick workplace security reminder: “remote support” impersonation scams are getting more convincing. They often start with an unexpected call, email, text, or chat message claiming there’s an urgent issue with your laptop, Microsoft 365, or “security alerts.” The goal is to get you to: • approve a sign-in • share your password or MFA code • install a remote access tool / start screen sharing Once someone has remote access (or your credentials), they can steal data, install malware, or move deeper into your organization. With more helpdesks deploying AI chatbots for speed and convenience, one principle matters more [...]
