Hackers have figured out a new way to steal Microsoft logins

Be careful out there!
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Tim Marcin
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Microsoft users beware: Hackers are using a new method to steal login information.

Bleeping Computer detailed the new technique. Effectively, it uses what appears to be a trusted, legitimate outlook.office.com link to redirect to a phishing page.

Bleeping Computer noted that researchers at Push Security believe the phishing method begins with a malicious sponsored link in Google search results. In at least one instance, a person reportedly landed on the malicious link via a search for "Office 265" which seems to be a typo for "Office 365." From there, it would redirect to an Office domain then further redirect to the phishing site.


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So, in short, be careful what sponsored links you click. While these links may seem safe, that is not always the case.

As fast as folks move to protect their information, hackers are often a step ahead. As we wrote earlier this month, for instance, hackers recently found a ransomware workaround to shut down Microsoft Defender, which is the company's antivirus software.

And even if you do everything right, your info still might get leaked via hacked companies. Just this week, it was revealed that more than 1 million people reportedly had their info stolen in a massive hack of insurance giant Allianz Life.

All that in mind, if you want tips on how to keep your info private, we've got you covered.

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Tim Marcin
Associate Editor, Culture

Tim Marcin is an Associate Editor on the culture team at Mashable, where he mostly digs into the weird parts of the internet. You'll also see some coverage of memes, tech, sports, trends, and the occasional hot take. You can find him on Bluesky (sometimes), Instagram (infrequently), or eating Buffalo wings (as often as possible).

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