Beware of fake Microsoft Teams ads spreading ransomware
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Moinak Pal Published November 1, 2025 |
What Happened: Heads up, everyone. There’s a really nasty new scam making the rounds, and it’s targeting anyone searching for Microsoft Teams.
Why This Is Important: This is a scarily smart campaign. These guys, who have been linked to over 200 data leaks, are part of a “ransomware-as-a-service” network (yep, that’s a real thing).
Why Should I Care: This isn’t just a problem for big companies. They are hitting individuals, schools, and small businesses – anyone who might be looking for popular software.
What’s Next: Security experts are all over this, and Microsoft is fighting back, but these groups adapt fast. The best defense for you? It’s pretty simple:
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