{"id":382756,"date":"2026-02-24T03:47:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T03:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=382756"},"modified":"2026-02-24T03:48:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T03:48:02","slug":"microsoft-teams-missed-voicemail-scam-exposed-full-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/microsoft-teams-missed-voicemail-scam-exposed-full-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Teams Missed Voicemail Scam EXPOSED &#8211; Full Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Microsoft Teams Missed Voicemail email scam is a phishing tactic designed to look like a routine business notification.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3979247433\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These messages often mimic real Teams voicemail alerts, complete with caller details, timestamps, and a prominent \u201cPLAY NOW\u201d button. The goal is simple: get you to click before you verify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once clicked, the link may lead to a fake login page that steals your Microsoft 365 credentials or a malicious download that compromises your device. If you receive an unexpected voicemail email, do not use the link in the message. Open Microsoft Teams directly and check your voicemail there.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3467807504\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scam-4-4-1024x860.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-382757\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scam-4-4-1024x860.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scam-4-4-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scam-4-4-1536x1290.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scam-4-4-2048x1720.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scam-4-4-860x722.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad514259065\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scam Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Microsoft Teams missed voicemail email scam is a phishing campaign disguised as a collaboration notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not trying to trick you with obvious nonsense. It is trying to look like something you already receive. That is why it often copies the style of Microsoft notifications, uses corporate language, and includes realistic details like call time, message length, and a reference number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real goal is usually one of two things:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1376716875\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Steal your Microsoft 365 login credentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get you to download malware or a malicious file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, it does both. The first click can take you to a fake login page. If you enter your email and password, attackers try to take over your account. In other versions, the click starts a download or opens a page that prompts you to install something, often disguised as an audio codec, secure voicemail player, or document. That can infect your device or create another path into your accounts. This is a classic phishing pattern, and agencies like the FBI and NIST describe the same core mechanics: convincing messages, spoofed trust, harmful links, and credential theft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the voicemail lure works so well<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phishing emails succeed when they feel plausible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fake package alert can be ignored. A fake tax notice can look suspicious. But a missed voicemail notification lands in a category that feels routine. It is common, low drama, and easy to click without much thought.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3854783473\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attackers also know that voicemail triggers a strong reaction in business settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People worry it might be a customer lead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staff assume it could be a manager or colleague<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teams users expect automated notifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The message seems time sensitive, even if it does not explicitly threaten you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That last point matters. Good phishing does not always scream at you. It often uses quiet urgency. A message that says \u201cPress play to listen to your voicemail\u201d can be just as effective as a fake \u201cYour account is locked\u201d alert because it pushes you to act before you verify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FTC explains that phishing messages often tell a believable story to make you click a link or open an attachment, and they often impersonate organizations people already know. The Microsoft Teams missed voicemail email scam follows that formula almost perfectly.  <\/p><div id=\"mwtad2364494459\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the fake email usually looks like<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These scam emails are designed to look polished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common template includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A header that says <strong>Microsoft Teams<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A subject line like \u201cMissed Voicemail in Teams\u201d or \u201cYou received a voicemail\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A table with details such as receiver, date, duration, and caller ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A large action button like <strong>PLAY NOW<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Branding colors and layout that resemble real Microsoft messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some versions also include privacy policy text, a Microsoft footer, or a fake prompt to \u201cInstall Microsoft Teams now\u201d to make the page look more official.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3745382490\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The message may even use unrelated but familiar sender identities to confuse the recipient. For example, the display can suggest Microsoft Teams, while the actual sender address belongs to a completely different domain or service. That mismatch is a major warning sign. Microsoft specifically warns that domain mismatches are a strong indicator of phishing in emails that claim to come from Microsoft support. The same principle applies broadly to phishing detection: the visible brand and the actual sender do not line up.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why it is especially dangerous for Microsoft 365 users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people reuse the same Microsoft 365 account across Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and other business tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means one stolen password can create a much bigger problem than just email access.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1665818846\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360567-ad_309691-placement_360771\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6224621518\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If attackers get your Microsoft credentials, they may try to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read your email for invoices, passwords, or internal contacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search Teams chats for sensitive conversations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access OneDrive or SharePoint files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send new phishing emails from your real mailbox<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Target coworkers using your identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set inbox rules to hide security alerts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt business email compromise or payment fraud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why voicemail phishing can become a business-wide incident, not just a single bad click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NIST also emphasizes that phishing is often used to trick users into submitting credentials, and the FBI notes that spoofed messages can lead victims to disclose sensitive information or download malicious software. Those are exactly the two outcomes this scam is built to produce.  <\/p><div id=\"mwtad2280611652\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360571-ad_309691-placement_360772\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5867729999\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What real Teams voicemail actually looks like<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One reason this scam is effective is that real Microsoft Teams voicemail can indeed be delivered through email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft\u2019s Teams documentation explains that Cloud Voicemail deposits voicemail messages in the user\u2019s Exchange mailbox, and that a voicemail in Exchange is an email message with an audio file attachment. Microsoft also notes that users can find received voicemails in the Exchange mailbox and in the Microsoft Teams client under the Calls tab. (<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoftteams\/set-up-phone-system-voicemail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Learn<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is important because it gives scammers a believable foundation.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2432876473\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360576-ad_309691-placement_360773\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6594472392\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They do not need to invent a fake feature. They mimic a real workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft also documents that voicemail messages can include transcription when enabled, and voicemail policy settings can control transcription, translation, profanity masking, and other behavior. Microsoft further notes default voicemail policy settings such as transcription and transcription translation being enabled in the default policy. This helps explain why scam emails often include realistic voicemail metadata or transcript-like text to appear authentic.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key point is this:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3980130286\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360583-ad_309691-placement_360774\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8849826992\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A real voicemail notification can exist, but the email itself is never the thing you need to trust blindly. You can always verify by opening Teams directly or checking your Outlook mailbox without clicking any embedded link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common red flags in Microsoft Teams voicemail phishing emails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even well-designed phishing emails usually leave clues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1329249474\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360584-ad_309691-placement_360775\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3952847241\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the red flags that show up most often in Microsoft Teams missed voicemail scam emails:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Unexpected voicemail when you were not expecting a call<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not use Teams Phone features often, or you were not expecting a call from that context, stop and verify first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attackers rely on habit, not relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Sender address does not match the message branding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The display name might say \u201cMicrosoft Teams,\u201d but the sender domain is unrelated, misspelled, or suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the email is routed through a random marketing domain or a compromised third-party account. That mismatch is a strong warning sign. NIST specifically lists suspicious source email addresses as a phishing indicator, and Microsoft warns that mismatched domains are likely phishing in messages claiming to be Microsoft support.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) The button hides a non-Microsoft link<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The email may say \u201cPLAY NOW\u201d but the underlying URL can point to a fake domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attackers often use redirects, tracking URLs, or shortened links so the final destination is not obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) The email pushes a file download to \u201clisten\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A real voicemail workflow should not require installing a player or codec from an email link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the page asks you to download software to hear a voicemail, treat it as malicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) The login page looks real but the address bar is wrong<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many fake Microsoft login pages are visually excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The page may copy Microsoft branding almost perfectly, but the domain in the address bar is the real test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) It creates urgency without context<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even a simple \u201cListen now\u201d prompt can be urgency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NIST warns that phishing messages often pressure you to act quickly, which is exactly how this scam gets clicks before people think twice.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this scam keeps spreading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Microsoft Teams missed voicemail email scam keeps returning because it is cheap to run and easy to reuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attackers can copy the same HTML template, change the sender, switch the landing page, and launch a new wave. They do not need a new idea each time. They only need enough people to click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also scales well inside organizations. Once one account is compromised, attackers may use that mailbox to send more phishing emails internally. Those internal phishing emails are especially dangerous because they come from a real coworker account, which increases trust and lowers suspicion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FBI\u2019s phishing guidance highlights spoofing and fake websites as central tactics, and IC3 exists specifically because these scams are persistent and large-scale. IC3 describes itself as the central hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime and encourages filing a report even if you are unsure the complaint qualifies.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who gets targeted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This scam does not only target large companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It frequently hits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelancers and contractors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accounting teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help desks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone using Microsoft 365 for work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small organizations are often more exposed because they have fewer security controls, less email filtering, and less security training. NIST\u2019s small business guidance explicitly focuses on phishing for this reason, including the need for employee awareness, antivirus, and MFA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2427677849\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How The Scam Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: The phishing email is delivered<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first stage is delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attackers send a fake Microsoft Teams voicemail notification to one user or a large mailing list. Sometimes they use lookalike domains. Sometimes they use compromised mailboxes. In other cases, they abuse legitimate email services or third-party platforms so the message gets through basic spam filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The email usually contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microsoft Teams branding or a copy of it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A subject designed to look routine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A \u201cvoicemail details\u201d block with fake metadata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A button or link to play the message<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because real Teams voicemail can be delivered through email and stored in Exchange, the premise feels legitimate. Microsoft documents this behavior, which is exactly why the scam is convincing to users who have seen similar alerts before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical \u201cMicrosoft Teams Missed Voicemail\u201d scam email reads as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft Teams [XXXXX]&nbsp;quickbooks@notification.intuit.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft Teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missed Voicemail In Teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voicemail Details:<br \/>Receiver: contact@[XXXXXXXX]Date: 2\/19\/2026 5:13:56 a.m.<br \/>Duration: 01m 11s<br \/>Caller ID: [Ref ID: 7142641012\u2026<br \/>Press play to listen to your voicemail.<br \/>PLAY NOW\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install Microsoft Teams now<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a9 2025 Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052. Read our privacy policy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: The attacker borrows trust from a familiar workflow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stage is all about social engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attacker is not trying to prove a complicated story. They are trying to fit into your normal workday. A missed voicemail sounds like a normal work event, so your brain does not immediately switch into defense mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the same tactic NIST and the FTC describe in phishing guidance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a recognizable brand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a believable reason to click<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push the user into action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hide the malicious intent behind a normal task<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, the scam does not need fear to work. It only needs familiarity. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nist.gov\/itl\/smallbusinesscyber\/guidance-topic\/phishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIST<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: You click \u201cPLAY NOW\u201d and leave the safe environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the critical moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The email button is designed to move you out of your trusted tools, Outlook and Teams, into an attacker-controlled environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From here, the scam can split into several common paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Path A: Fake Microsoft login page<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most common path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You click the voicemail button and land on a page that looks like Microsoft\u2019s sign in screen. The page may ask you to log in to hear the voicemail, \u201cverify your identity,\u201d or \u201cunlock secure message playback.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you type your Microsoft 365 email and password, the attacker captures them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In more advanced versions, the page may immediately redirect you to the real Microsoft sign in page after collecting your credentials, which makes the experience feel normal and delays suspicion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Path B: Malware download disguised as an audio file or player<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some campaigns push a file instead of a login page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The page may say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cDownload voicemail attachment\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cInstall secure voice codec\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cOpen encrypted voicemail\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPlay message in desktop app\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The file might be a malicious script, archive, document, or executable. If the user opens it, malware can run on the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FBI and NIST both warn that phishing often aims to get victims to download malicious software, not only submit passwords. This is why the Microsoft Teams voicemail scam can be both a credential theft scam and a malware delivery scam.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Path C: Redirect chain to hide the real destination<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attackers often use redirects to make the link look less suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, the button may go through a tracking link, then a cloud-hosted page, then a final phishing site. This helps the attacker:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hide the real domain in the email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotate destination links quickly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evade simple blocklists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reuse the same email template with different landing pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To a user, it still looks like one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To a security team, it is a moving target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Credential theft happens in real time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the scam uses a fake login page, the attacker collects the credentials as soon as you submit them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, the page is configured to capture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-time code or MFA prompt approval (in some attacks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovery info<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Session cookies or tokens (in more advanced phishing kits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even basic phishing that only steals the password can be damaging. If MFA is not enabled, account takeover can happen immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NIST strongly recommends MFA and specifically points to phishing-resistant authentication as a stronger option because standard username and password defenses are not enough against modern phishing. NIST also emphasizes changing affected passwords immediately if you think you were phished. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: The account is used before the victim realizes it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attackers typically act fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once they have access, they may log in right away and start searching for value. Common first moves include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading recent emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Searching for \u201cinvoice,\u201d \u201cpayment,\u201d \u201cwire,\u201d or \u201curgent\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exporting contacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sending new phishing emails from the compromised mailbox<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating inbox rules to hide replies or alerts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Looking for passwords in old emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pivoting into other services that use the same login<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where a fake voicemail click turns into a real business incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single stolen Microsoft account can become the launch point for internal fraud, vendor impersonation, or broader compromise. FBI and IC3 resources regularly stress that phishing and spoofing are often the starting point for larger cyber-enabled crimes. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/how-we-can-help-you\/scams-and-safety\/common-frauds-and-scams\/spoofing-and-phishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Malware variants move beyond email compromise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the scam used a malicious download instead of a fake login, the damage can expand even faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the payload, the attacker may install malware that can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Steal browser passwords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture keystrokes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exfiltrate files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain persistence on the device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread inside a local network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drop ransomware later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why NIST specifically recommends updated security software and scans after clicking a suspicious link or opening an attachment. The FTC also advises updating security software and running a scan if you opened a malicious file from a phishing email.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: The scam may use legitimate details to look even more real<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some Microsoft Teams voicemail scam emails include convincing details such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A real-looking timestamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A realistic voicemail duration like \u201c01m 11s\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fake reference ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A message addressed to the recipient\u2019s actual email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partial personalization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These details do not prove legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attackers can generate all of this automatically. They know that small touches, like a duration field or a corporate footer, reduce suspicion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FTC notes that phishing emails often look real at first glance and may even use logos or branding from known companies. That is exactly what these voicemail lures do. ( <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Internal phishing can follow from a real mailbox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the worst outcomes is when the attacker uses the stolen mailbox to send more messages inside the same company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That second wave is harder to spot because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The sender is a real coworker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The email comes from a legitimate company domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing email trust rules may allow it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recipients are less suspicious of internal messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point, the attack no longer looks like an external spam campaign. It looks like normal internal communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why organizations must treat one compromised account as a potential wider incident and respond quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 9: Victims often realize only after a secondary sign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many victims do not notice the problem at the moment of the click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They realize later, when one of these things happens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They receive a sign in alert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coworkers ask about strange emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mailbox starts behaving oddly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Password reset notifications appear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unknown inbox rules are found<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A financial request is sent from their account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security tools flag suspicious sign ins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft documents that unusual sign in attempts can trigger alerts in some account scenarios, but you should not rely on that as your only safety net. Preventive habits matter more, especially not clicking unexpected voicemail links and verifying directly in Teams. (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/account-billing\/what-happens-if-there-s-an-unusual-sign-in-to-your-account-eba43e04-d348-b914-1e95-fb5052d3d8f0?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Support<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations of the Microsoft Teams voicemail scam you may see<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attackers keep the same core idea but change the packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are common variants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cVoicemail transcript\u201d variant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of a play button, the email says a transcript is attached or asks you to log in to read the transcript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This works because transcription is a real Teams voicemail feature in many environments, which Microsoft documents in voicemail policy settings. (<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoftteams\/manage-voicemail-policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Learn<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cSecure voicemail\u201d variant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The page claims the voicemail is encrypted and requires a sign in to listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This sounds plausible because people are used to secure document portals and encrypted messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cAttachment blocked\u201d variant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The email says the voicemail could not be attached and tells you to click a portal link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is designed to explain why the message does not behave like a normal voicemail email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cShared mailbox or call queue\u201d variant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The email targets team inboxes or support addresses and uses wording that implies a shared voicemail was left for a department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft has real shared voicemail functionality for certain Teams scenarios, which gives attackers another believable story to imitate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why spam filters and users still miss it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People often ask, \u201cWhy did this get through?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a few reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The email template is clean and looks corporate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The content is short, which can avoid some keyword-based filtering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The links may be new and not yet blocked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sender may be a compromised legitimate account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The message does not ask for money immediately, so it feels lower risk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users are busy and click before checking details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NIST highlights that phishing is increasingly convincing and urges users to take a second look at any message that asks them to click, log in, or download a file. That advice is especially relevant here because the voicemail lure is designed to feel routine and harmless. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nist.gov\/itl\/smallbusinesscyber\/guidance-topic\/phishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIST<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The one habit that breaks the chain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every phishing attack has a weak point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Microsoft Teams missed voicemail email scam, the weak point is that the attacker needs you to trust the email link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you skip the link and verify directly in Microsoft Teams or Outlook, the attack usually fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the key operational habit for users and teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not use the email button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open Teams directly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check Calls and Voicemail there<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If nothing is there, the email is fake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft\u2019s guidance on reporting phishing in Outlook and Teams supports this workflow, and it gives users a built-in way to flag suspicious messages rather than forwarding them around. (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/protect-yourself-from-phishing-0c7ea947-ba98-3bd9-7184-430e1f860a44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Support<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3003057482\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do If You Have Fallen Victim to This Scam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you clicked or interacted with a fake Microsoft Teams voicemail email, do not panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Act quickly and methodically. Most of the damage comes from delay, not from the initial mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a practical response plan you can follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Stop interacting with the email and the website immediately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Close the phishing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not click again, do not download anything else, and do not reply to the message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are still in the email, leave it alone for a moment so you can preserve evidence, but do not interact with any buttons or attachments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Figure out what happened, clicked only, credentials entered, or file downloaded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your next steps depend on what you did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this quick check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clicked link only<\/strong>: You opened the page but did not type anything<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entered credentials<\/strong>: You typed your Microsoft email and password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approved MFA or entered a code<\/strong>: Higher risk, act immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Downloaded or opened a file<\/strong>: Treat the device as potentially infected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All of the above<\/strong>: Follow every step below, starting with account security and device scan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This matters because the response for credential theft is different from the response for malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Change your Microsoft account password immediately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you entered your password, change it right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do this by going directly to your Microsoft account or Microsoft 365 sign in page through a known, trusted route, not through the phishing email. If your organization manages your account, follow your company\u2019s password reset process and notify IT\/security at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NIST specifically advises changing affected passwords immediately, and to change any other accounts that reuse the same password. If you reused that password anywhere else, change those too. Use unique passwords for each account.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Turn on MFA, or strengthen it if it is already enabled<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If MFA is not enabled on your account, enable it now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If MFA is already on, review your settings and remove any unknown devices, phone numbers, or authentication methods. If your organization supports stronger options, ask IT about phishing-resistant MFA methods. NIST explicitly recommends MFA and highlights phishing-resistant authentication as a stronger defense against credential theft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Check for suspicious sign-in activity and account changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After changing your password, review your account for signs of misuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unrecognized sign ins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New inbox rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forwarding rules you did not create<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emails sent from your account that you did not send<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changed recovery email or phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New app permissions or connected apps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are in a company environment, report this to IT immediately so they can review admin logs and sign-in logs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) Scan your device if you downloaded or opened anything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the scam involved a file download, run a full security scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FTC advises updating your security software and running a scan if you clicked a phishing link or opened an attachment that may have downloaded harmful software. NIST also recommends up-to-date security software because phishing often tries to install malware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the file was opened on a work computer, notify IT before you keep using the device. They may want to isolate the machine, collect logs, or run enterprise tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7) Report the phishing email in Outlook or Teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reporting helps protect other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft provides built-in reporting options in supported Outlook versions, and Microsoft also documents a reporting flow for suspicious messages in Teams. Reporting can help remove the message from your inbox and improve filtering.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are in Outlook, use the <strong>Report &gt; Report phishing<\/strong> option if available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are in Teams and the malicious message came through chat or another Teams surface, Microsoft documents a report flow through the message options.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8) Notify your IT team, manager, or security contact right away<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not try to handle a work account incident quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you think nothing happened, IT needs to know because attackers often use compromised accounts to target coworkers. Early notice can prevent a wider incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The exact time you clicked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether you entered credentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether you downloaded a file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The email subject line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sender address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any screenshots you captured<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That information helps them contain the incident faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9) Preserve evidence before deleting the message<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save what you can, especially if you work in a business environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Useful evidence includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A screenshot of the email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The full sender address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The subject line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The phishing page URL (copy it safely, do not revisit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any downloaded file name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The time of the event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helps IT, email security teams, and investigators block similar attacks and trace what happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10) Watch for follow-up scams and secondary phishing attempts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once attackers know an address is active, they may try again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be alert for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cSecurity alert\u201d emails right after the phishing attempt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fake password reset notices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calls pretending to be Microsoft support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Messages asking you to confirm your account recovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phishing campaigns often chain multiple lures together. The second message may look even more convincing than the first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11) If financial or personal data was exposed, act on identity protection steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you entered financial information, personal identifiers, or any sensitive data beyond your work login, use official recovery resources immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FTC advises victims to go to IdentityTheft.gov if a scammer may have personal or financial information, and FTC resources also direct users to ReportFraud.ftc.gov to report scams. The FTC\u2019s phishing guidance also points users to IdentityTheft.gov if sensitive information was exposed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a payment card was involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact your card issuer or bank fraud department immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask them to monitor or block unauthorized charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request a replacement card if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If business finance systems were exposed, escalate internally right away so your finance team can monitor for fraud attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12) Report the scam to the right external channels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are in the U.S., reporting helps investigators and helps others avoid the same scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Useful reporting channels include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FTC<\/strong> through ReportFraud.ftc.gov<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FBI IC3<\/strong> through ic3.gov, especially for phishing, account takeover, or business-related cyber incidents<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FBI explicitly directs victims to report spoofing and phishing to IC3, and IC3 describes itself as the central hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are outside the U.S., report to your local cybercrime or fraud authority and your email provider or workplace security team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13) Train yourself on the simple verification habit that prevents repeat incidents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not rely on spotting every fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The better habit is process-based:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If an email says you missed a Teams voicemail, open Teams directly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the Calls\/Voicemail area in the app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If nothing is there, treat the email as phishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft\u2019s Teams voicemail documentation confirms that users can access voicemail through Teams and the Exchange mailbox. That gives you a built-in verification path that does not require trusting the email button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14) For organizations, tighten controls after an incident<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you run a business or manage IT, do not stop at the user reset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the incident to improve defenses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review email filtering and anti-phishing policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable or confirm MFA across all users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritize phishing-resistant MFA where possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train staff to verify voicemail and login alerts directly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable user reporting in Outlook and monitor submissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch for suspicious inbox forwarding rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review compromised account lateral movement risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft\u2019s Defender and reporting documentation supports user reporting workflows in Outlook, and NIST stresses MFA, training, and email security controls as part of phishing defense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15) Do not feel embarrassed, this scam is designed to look normal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This part matters more than people realize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Microsoft Teams missed voicemail email scam is effective because it imitates a real business workflow. Smart people click these messages every day, especially when they are busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right response is not shame. It is speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you act quickly, change credentials, scan your device, and report the incident, you can often contain the damage before it grows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad164608870\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>Is Your Device Infected? Run a Free Malware Scan<\/h2>\n\n<p>Slow performance, constant pop-ups, or strange behavior? These are classic signs of a malware infection. The fastest way to find out is to scan your device with <strong>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/strong> \u2014 one of the most trusted malware removal tools available.<\/p>\n\n<p>The free version detects and removes the most common threats, including:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adware<\/strong> \u2014 the cause of those annoying pop-ups<\/li>\n<li><strong>Browser hijackers<\/strong> \u2014 unwanted redirects and changed homepages<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trojans and spyware<\/strong> \u2014 hidden programs stealing your data<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs)<\/strong> \u2014 software you never asked for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Select your device below<\/strong> \u2014 Windows, Mac, or Android \u2014 then follow the simple steps to download Malwarebytes, scan your system, and remove any threats it finds. The whole process takes about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Windows<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Mac<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Android<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Windows\">\n\n<h3 id=\"windowsh3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Windows<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes<\/strong> is one of the most popular and trusted anti-malware tools for Windows \u2014 and it&#8217;s completely free for removing infections. It catches threats that many antivirus programs miss, including adware, browser hijackers, and trojans. Follow the steps below to scan and clean your PC in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes<\/p> <p>Click the button below to download the latest version of <strong>Malwarebytes for Windows<\/strong> from the official source. The free version is all you need \u2014 it will scan your computer and remove adware, browser hijackers, and other malicious software at no cost.<\/p> <div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\"\/><\/figure> <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/downloads\/MBSetup-076886.076886-consumer.exe\" onclick=\"window.open(&#039;https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/get\/malwarebytes-free&#039;);\">DOWNLOAD MALWAREBYTES FOR WINDOWS (FREE)<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em class=\"small-text-disclaimer\">(The link opens in a new page where your download will start)<\/em><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install Malwarebytes<\/p>\n\n<p>When the download finishes, open your <strong>Downloads<\/strong> folder and <strong>double-click the MBSetup file<\/strong>. If Windows shows a <strong>User Account Control<\/strong> pop-up, click &#8220;<em>Yes<\/em>&#8221; to allow the installation.<\/p>\n\n \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285934\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1.jpg 975w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure>\n \n\n \n  \n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the On-Screen Prompts to Install Malwarebytes<\/p> \n\n<p>The setup wizard will walk you through a few quick screens:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \n  <li>\n    <p>Choose where you&#8217;re installing the program \u2014 &#8220;<strong>Personal Computer<\/strong>&#8221; or &#8220;<strong>Work Computer<\/strong>&#8221; \u2014 then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285953\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1.jpg 737w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>Malwarebytes will now install on your device. This usually takes under a minute.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"759\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285937\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4.jpg 759w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>When installation is complete, the &#8220;<strong>Welcome to Malwarebytes<\/strong>&#8221; screen will open automatically.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285951\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1.jpg 705w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>On the final screen, click <strong>Open Malwarebytes<\/strong> to launch the program.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285952\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1.jpg 749w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Enable &#8220;Scan for Rootkits&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Before scanning, turn on rootkit detection so Malwarebytes can find even the most hidden threats. Click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> gear icon on the left side of the screen.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285942\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the settings menu, find &#8220;<strong>Scan for rootkits<\/strong>&#8221; and click the toggle so it turns blue.\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"841\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285943\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9.jpg 841w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Done? Click &#8220;<strong>Dashboard<\/strong>&#8221; in the left pane to return to the main screen.\n\n <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Start the Scan<\/p> <p>Click the blue <strong>Scan<\/strong> button. Malwarebytes will automatically update its virus database and start checking your computer for malware.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285941\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10.jpg 849w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Scan to Finish<\/p>\n<p>The scan checks your entire system for browser hijackers and other malicious programs, so it can take several minutes. Feel free to do something else \u2014 just check back occasionally to see the progress.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285944\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Quarantine the Detected Threats<\/p>\n<p>When the scan is done, you&#8217;ll see a list of everything Malwarebytes found \u2014 malware, adware, and potentially unwanted programs. Click the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button to remove all of them at once.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285945\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12.jpg 844w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Malwarebytes will now remove the malicious files and registry entries and move them safely into quarantine.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285946\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n  <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart Your Computer<\/p>\n  <p>Some threats can only be fully removed after a reboot. If Malwarebytes asks you to restart, click <strong>Yes<\/strong>. Once you&#8217;re logged back in, your PC is clean and you can continue with the next steps in this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285947\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14.jpg 844w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>When the scan finishes, click <strong>Quarantine<\/strong> to remove everything Malwarebytes found. That&#8217;s it \u2014 your Windows PC is now clean of trojans, adware, and other malware, and should be back to running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer, you may want to consider purchasing Malwarebytes Premium to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still having problems with your computer after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Run a computer scan with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eset.com\/us\/home\/online-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ESET Online Scanner<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Malware Removal Assistance for Windows\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/windows-malware-removal-help-support.10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windows Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Mac\">\n\n<h3 id=\"mach3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Mac<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes for Mac<\/strong> is a free on-demand scanner that removes the malware other security software tends to miss \u2014 adware, browser hijackers, and unwanted programs included. Cleaning an infected Mac with Malwarebytes has always been completely free, and it&#8217;s our go-to recommendation. Follow the steps below to scan and clean your Mac in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes for Mac<\/p>\n<p>Click the button below to download the latest version of <strong>Malwarebytes for Mac<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\"\/><\/figure><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011lvqrV\/creativeref:1011l100234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD MALWAREBYTES FOR MAC (FREE)<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em>(The link opens in a new page where your download will start)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Open the Malwarebytes setup file<\/p>\n<p>When the download finishes, open your <em>Downloads<\/em> folder and <strong>double-click the setup file<\/strong> to begin the installation.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98734 alignnone\" title=\"Double-click on setup file to install Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer.jpg\" alt=\"Double-click on setup file to install Malwarebytes\" width=\"750\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the On-Screen Prompts to Install Malwarebytes<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Malwarebytes for Mac Installer<\/em> will guide you through a few quick screens. Click &#8220;<strong>Continue<\/strong>&#8221; and keep following the prompts until the installation completes.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98735 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Click Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"532\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98736 alignnone\" title=\"Click again on Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac for Mac\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Click again on Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98737 alignnone\" title=\"Click Install to install Malwarebytes on Mac\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4.jpg\" alt=\"Click Install to install Malwarebytes on Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>When the installation is complete, Malwarebytes opens to the <em>Welcome to Malwarebytes<\/em> screen. Click &#8220;<strong>Get started<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Select &#8220;Personal Computer&#8221; or &#8220;Work Computer&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will ask what type of computer you&#8217;re installing it on. Click either <strong>Personal Computer<\/strong> or <strong>Work Computer<\/strong>, whichever applies.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98740 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer.jpg\" alt=\"Select Personal Computer or Work Computer mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"537\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Start the Scan<\/p>\n<p>Click the &#8220;<strong>Scan<\/strong>&#8221; button. Malwarebytes will automatically update its detection database and begin checking your Mac for malware.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98733 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Scan button to start a system scan Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"538\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Scan to Finish<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will scan your Mac for adware, browser hijackers, and other malicious programs. This can take a few minutes, so feel free to do something else \u2014 just check back occasionally to see the progress.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98739 alignnone\" title=\"Wait for Malwarebytes for Mac to scan your computer\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware.jpg\" alt=\"Wait for Malwarebytes for Mac to scan for malware\" width=\"750\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Quarantine the Detected Threats<\/p>\n<p>When the scan is done, you&#8217;ll see a list of everything Malwarebytes found. Click the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button to remove all the threats at once.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98732 alignnone\" title=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm.jpg\" alt=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine to remove malware\" width=\"750\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart Your Mac<\/p> <p>Malwarebytes will now remove all the malicious files it found. Some threats can only be fully removed after a reboot \u2014 if Malwarebytes asks you to restart, allow it. Once you&#8217;re logged back in, your Mac is clean.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"536\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98738 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes For Mac requesting to restart computer\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><br \/><\/p> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>Once the scan is done, remove every threat it detected. Your Mac is now free of adware, rogue browser extensions, and other potentially harmful software.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed a malicious program on your computer, you might want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove a malicious program from your computer, please ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Mac Malware Removal Help &amp; Support\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/mac-malware-removal-help-support.183\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mac Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Android\">\n\n<h3 id=\"androidh3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Android<\/h3>\n\n<p>Malwarebytes for Android automatically detects and removes dangerous threats like malware and ransomware so you don&#8217;t have to worry about your most-used device being compromised. Aggressive detection of adware and potentially unwanted programs keeps your Android phone or tablet running smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes for Android.<\/p>\n<p>You can download <strong>Malwarebytes for Android<\/strong> by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware&#038;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MALWAREBYTES FOR ANDROID DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em>(The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes for Android)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install Malwarebytes for Android on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>In the Google Play Store, tap &#8220;<strong>Install<\/strong>&#8221; to install Malwarebytes for Android on your device.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106940\" title=\"Tap Install to install Malwarebytes for Android\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App.jpg\" alt=\"Tap Install to install Malwarebytes for Android\" width=\"292\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>When the installation process has finished, tap &#8220;<strong>Open<\/strong>&#8221; to begin using Malwarebytes for Android. You can also open Malwarebytes by tapping on its icon in your phone menu or home screen.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106941\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes for Android - Open App\" width=\"292\" height=\"578\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process<\/p>\n<p>When Malwarebytes will open, you will see the <em>Malwarebytes Setup Wizard<\/em> which will guide you through a series of permissions and other setup options.<br \/>This is the first of two screens that explain the difference between the Premium and Free versions. Swipe this screen to continue.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106944\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 1\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 1\" width=\"292\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Tap on &#8220;<strong>Got it<\/strong>&#8221; to proceed to the next step.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106945\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 2\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 2\" width=\"292\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Malwarebytes for Android will now ask for a set of permissions that are required to scan your device and protect it from malware. Tap on &#8220;<strong>Give permission<\/strong>&#8221; to continue.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106946\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 3\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 3\" width=\"292\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3-154x300.jpg 154w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Tap on &#8220;Allow&#8221; to permit Malwarebytes to access the files on your phone.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106947\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 4\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 4\" width=\"292\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7-153x300.jpg 153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Update database and run a scan with Malwarebytes for Android<\/p>\n<p>You will now be prompted to update the Malwarebytes database and run a full system scan.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106939\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes fix issue\" width=\"292\" height=\"579\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>Click on &#8220;<strong>Update database<\/strong>&#8221; to update the Malwarebytes for Android definitions to the latest version, then click on &#8220;<strong>Run full scan<\/strong>&#8221; to perform a system scan.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106948\" title=\"Update database and run Malwarebytes scan\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Update database and run Malwarebytes scan on phone\" width=\"291\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan.jpg 291w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will now start scanning your phone for adware and other malicious apps. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106943\" title=\"Malwarebytes scanning phone for malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes scanning Android for Vmalware\" width=\"292\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Remove Selected&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>When the scan has been completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes for Android has detected. To remove the malicious apps that Malwarebytes has found, tap on the &#8220;<strong>Remove Selected<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106942\" title=\"Tap on the Remove button to get rid of malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Remove malware from your phone\" width=\"760\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware.jpg 760w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes for Android will now remove all the malicious apps that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<p>After the scan, tap <strong>Remove Selected<\/strong> to delete all detected threats. Your Android phone is now clean \u2014 no more malicious apps, adware, or browser redirects.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed a malicious app on your phone, you may want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still having problems with your phone after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Restore your phone to factory settings by going to <em>Settings &gt; General management &gt; Reset &gt; Factory data reset.<\/em><\/li><li>Ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Mobile Malware Removal Help &amp; Support\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/mobile-malware-removal-help-support.165\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mobile Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3>Stay Protected: Block Ads and Malicious Sites<\/h3>\n\n<p>Now that your device is clean, keep it that way. Most infections start with a malicious ad or a fake download button \u2014 so blocking them at the source is your best defense.<\/p>\n\n<p>We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/adguard.com\/?aid=29616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>AdGuard<\/strong><\/a>, which blocks malicious ads, phishing pages, and dangerous redirects before they can reach you.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/adguard.com\/?aid=29616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download AdGuard and browse safely<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad342227838\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Microsoft Teams missed voicemail email scam is a phishing trap wrapped in a familiar work notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It works because real Teams voicemail can be delivered through email and accessed in Microsoft tools, which gives attackers a believable template to copy. But the scam always depends on one thing: getting you to trust the email link instead of verifying the message directly in Teams or Outlook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you remember one rule, make it this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Never use the \u201cPLAY NOW\u201d button in an unexpected voicemail email. Open Microsoft Teams directly and check there.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Microsoft Teams Missed Voicemail email scam is a phishing tactic designed to look like a routine business notification. These messages often mimic real Teams voicemail alerts, complete with caller details, timestamps, and a prominent &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Microsoft Teams Missed Voicemail Scam EXPOSED &#8211; Full Investigation\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/microsoft-teams-missed-voicemail-scam-exposed-full-investigation\/#more-382756\" aria-label=\"Read more about Microsoft Teams Missed Voicemail Scam EXPOSED &#8211; Full Investigation\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":382757,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49,2839],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-382756","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-scam-reports","category-scam-emails","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/382756","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=382756"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/382756\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/382757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=382756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=382756"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=382756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}