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The "Microsoft Terms of Service New Policy" important enotification below is a phishing scam. The fake email contains a link that goes to fake Microsoft website that steals account username and password if visitors attempt to sign-in. Once the cybercriminals behind the phishing receive the stolen usernames and passwords, they will use it to gain access to their potential victims' accounts and use them fraudulently.
From: Outlook[UK] <postmaster@backyardbuildings.com>Date: 20 July 2018 at 17:26:45 BSTSubject: Important eNotification!Dear user,We have updated our Terms of Service, until you read and accept our new policyYour account is going to be on hold.If you fail to sign in within 5 working days from this notice, your account is going to be deleted. To do that now, please follow the link:hxxp://www.updateoutlok.e.mails. servicehelpdesk.saharatif.com/Regards,Microsoft-Security TeamAll rights reserved 2018
From: Outlook[UK] <postmaster@backyardbuildings.com>
Date: 20 July 2018 at 17:26:45 BST
Subject: Important eNotification!
Dear user,
We have updated our Terms of Service, until you read and accept our new policy
Your account is going to be on hold.
If you fail to sign in within 5 working days from this notice, your account is going to be deleted. To do that now, please follow the link:
hxxp://www.updateoutlok.e.mails. servicehelpdesk.saharatif.com/
Regards,
Microsoft-Security Team
All rights reserved 2018
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Thank you very much, it sounded like a scam, but it's good that you post these things.
Thank you. Actually I did find it very suspicious at first. I even sent an email to both Microsoft and Outlook but no reply. I just wanted confirmation from a second party. cheers.
