⚠ Verified Phishing Email
Do not click any links in this email. Do not call any phone numbers listed. Report it to your email provider as phishing.
Why this subject line is flagged
TitanAlert lists this as a verified Tech Support Scam phishing pattern. Criminals reuse subject lines like this to trick people into clicking links or handing over login details. A common hook in similar messages: Call toll-free number for support; scammer installs remote access tool Messages may spoof "Microsoft Security <security@windows-defender-alert.com>" — the visible sender can be faked. Do not use links or phone numbers from the email. Forward the message to your provider as phishing, and report fraud at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
"Windows Defender: Threats detected on your PC – Act immediately"
Phishing Email Subject Line
Spoofed Sender
Microsoft Security <security@windows-defender-alert.com>
Scam Category
Tech Support Scam
Typical Call to Action
Call toll-free number for support; scammer installs remote access tool
What To Do
- 1.Do not click any links or call any numbers in the email.
- 2.Mark the email as phishing/spam in your email client.
- 3.Forward phishing emails to reportphishing@apwg.org.
- 4.Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
- 5.If you clicked a link, change your passwords and monitor your accounts.