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Hackers Weaponize Microsoft Teams Help Desk Calls for Malware and Network Lateral Movement

Cybersecurity NewsSeptember 1, 20264 min read

Attackers are turning Microsoft Teams help desk calls into an entry point for malware and network compromise. A campaign tracked as Spring Ring used external accounts that resembled internal IT support to chat with employees, then call them and press for remote access or software execution. The activity ran from January through April 2026 and […] The post Hackers Weaponize Microsoft Teams Help Desk Calls for Malware and Network Lateral Movement appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Attackers are turning Microsoft Teams help desk calls into an entry point for malware and network compromise. A campaign tracked as Spring Ring used external accounts that resembled internal IT support to chat with employees, then call them and press for remote access or software execution. The activity ran from January through April 2026 and approached more than 150 employees at at least 10 organizations. Its danger lies in the human element: a familiar sounding technician and a live…

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