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Beware: Is that Microsoft… or a phishing attempt?
Think That Email from Microsoft Is Safe? Think Again.
If you’re like most people, when you see an email from Microsoft land in your inbox, you don’t think twice. It’s Microsoft. Trusted. Familiar. Safe… right?
Not always.
Right now, Microsoft is the #1 most impersonated brand in phishing scams worldwide.
According to recent research, more than a third of phishing attacks in early 2025 were disguised as Microsoft communications. That’s not a small trend—it’s a big, blinking warning light.
And it’s not just Microsoft. Google and Apple are right behind, making up over 50% of impersonation-based scams altogether.
So what’s going on?
Criminals are getting smarter. They know if they mimic a big, trustworthy brand, you’re more likely to click without hesitation.
These phishing attacks aren’t sloppy anymore. The grammar is decent. The logos are pixel-perfect. The sender address? Looks almost identical to the real thing—until you look closer (like micros0ft.com instead of microsoft.com).
And once you click?
It only takes a second to end up handing over:
Passwords
Payment info
Company credentials
Or access to your entire system
Suddenly, you’re not just dealing with a scam—you’re dealing with a breach. Downtime. Client trust issues. Financial loss. And a lot of stress.
What can you do to protect your team?
We recommend these steps for every business we work with:
🔍 Slow down and inspect emails carefully. Urgent subject lines and threats like "Click now or lose access" are major red flags.
🧠 Train your team to stay alert. The biggest vulnerability in your system isn’t your tech—it’s your people. Empower them with the knowledge to recognize threats.
🛡️ Use strong cybersecurity tools and enable multi-factor authentication. That way, even if someone slips up, there’s still a layer of protection.
💬 When in doubt, don’t click. Open a new browser tab and visit the official site directly.
We help businesses like yours put smarter protections in place—without overcomplicating things.
If you’re unsure whether your team could spot a phishing scam, let’s talk. Soarin Group can walk you through where you’re most at risk and help set up the tools, training, and safeguards you need to stay secure.
👉 Visit www.soaringroup.com to schedule a quick consultation. Because sometimes the email that looks the safest… is the one to watch out for.
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Beware: Is that Microsoft… or a phishing attempt?
Think That Email from Microsoft Is Safe? Think Again.
If you’re like most people, when you see an email from Microsoft land in your inbox, you don’t think twice. It’s Microsoft. Trusted. Familiar. Safe… right?
Not always.
Right now, Microsoft is the #1 most impersonated brand in phishing scams worldwide.
According to recent research, more than a third of phishing attacks in early 2025 were disguised as Microsoft communications. That’s not a small trend—it’s a big, blinking warning light.
And it’s not just Microsoft. Google and Apple are right behind, making up over 50% of impersonation-based scams altogether.
So what’s going on?
Criminals are getting smarter. They know if they mimic a big, trustworthy brand, you’re more likely to click without hesitation.
These phishing attacks aren’t sloppy anymore. The grammar is decent. The logos are pixel-perfect. The sender address? Looks almost identical to the real thing—until you look closer (like micros0ft.com instead of microsoft.com).
And once you click?
It only takes a second to end up handing over:
Passwords
Payment info
Company credentials
Or access to your entire system
Suddenly, you’re not just dealing with a scam—you’re dealing with a breach. Downtime. Client trust issues. Financial loss. And a lot of stress.
What can you do to protect your team?
We recommend these steps for every business we work with:
🔍 Slow down and inspect emails carefully. Urgent subject lines and threats like "Click now or lose access" are major red flags.
🧠 Train your team to stay alert. The biggest vulnerability in your system isn’t your tech—it’s your people. Empower them with the knowledge to recognize threats.
🛡️ Use strong cybersecurity tools and enable multi-factor authentication. That way, even if someone slips up, there’s still a layer of protection.
💬 When in doubt, don’t click. Open a new browser tab and visit the official site directly.
We help businesses like yours put smarter protections in place—without overcomplicating things.
If you’re unsure whether your team could spot a phishing scam, let’s talk. Soarin Group can walk you through where you’re most at risk and help set up the tools, training, and safeguards you need to stay secure.
👉 Visit www.soaringroup.com to schedule a quick consultation. Because sometimes the email that looks the safest… is the one to watch out for.
