IRS Tax Scam 2025—Microsoft Issues Urgent Warning
As the tax filing deadline looms across the United States, cybercriminals are springing into action—unleashing sophisticated email phishing campaigns aimed at exploiting individuals and businesses when they’re most vulnerable. April , a month synonymous with tax season stress, is a goldmine for scammers looking to prey on the unsuspecting. Whether you’re a small business owner, a corporate employee, or a freelancer juggling deductions and forms, you’re likely focused on compliance, not cybersecurity. But amid the flurry of tax documents and online submissions, that one email marked “URGENT: IRS NOTICE” could be the trap that exposes your personal data, infects your computer, or compromises your entire business network. Recently, Microsoft issued a stark warning regarding a surge in tax-themed phishing emails , which have been targeting U.S. taxpayers through deceptive attachments, malicious links, and even embedded QR codes. The goal? To distribute remote access troj...