Have your customers or team members been receiving strange calendar invites lately? You’re not alone. This could be part of a growing wave of phishing attacks that cleverly bypass email filters and land directly in users’ calendars.
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New Hack Targeting Australian Users: Calendar Invites Disguised as Microsoft Notices
Recently, a new phishing tactic has emerged, involving fake calendar invitations that appear to be sent from Microsoft Billing activation.team@team.microsoft.com. However, these invites actually originate from random, unverified email addresses, often sent “on behalf of” others to exploit trust in familiar brands.
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These fraudulent invitations are designed to:
- Trick users into clicking on malicious links
- Harvest personal or financial information
- Install malware or ransomware on devices
Why is this dangerous?
Unlike traditional emails, these invites can bypass many standard email security filters and land directly in users’ calendars, appearing legitimate and urgent.
Recommended Action:
- Delete the calendar invite immediately
- Mark the sender as spam
- Do not click on any links or respond to the event
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Why This Matters for Aussie Businesses
Cybercriminals are getting smarter, and attacks are increasingly targeted and deceptive. The latest wave of fake Microsoft calendar invites is just one example of how easily users can be tricked into compromising their systems.
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