When a (fake) "Office 365 package" suddenly arrives by mail

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https://borncity.com/win/2022/08/21/sicherheit-wenn-pltzlich-ein-office-paket-per-post-kommt/

A small warning, which is mainly directed at inexperienced readers of this blog or users. Criminals seem to send packages to (mainly elderly people), which allegedly contain a Microsoft Office. However, the USB stick included in the package does not install Microsoft Office. Rather, malicious software is installed, which prompts the user to visit a fake support page. There, it asks the user to grant remote access to the system – the aim is probably to get credit card or bank details in order to rip off the victims.

Probably there won't be that many cases – but I'm posting the details here on the blog anyway, to raise awareness of the problem if necessary. I myself was alerted to the following tweet by users on Twitter.

Security: When a (fake) "Office 365 package" suddenly arrives by mail

[German]A small warning, which is mainly directed at inexperienced readers of this blog or users. Criminals seem to send packages to (mainly elderly people), which allegedly contain a Microsoft Office. However, the USB stick included in the package does not install Microsoft Office. Rather...

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