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#7 BleepingComputer general August 21, 2026 at 18:01 UTC

New SynkLoader malware pushed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaign

By Bill Toulas

AI Summary

A previously undocumented malware family called SynkLoader is being distributed via Microsoft Teams phishing campaigns, presenting victims with a fake lock screen to harvest credentials. The use of Teams as a phishing vector continues to grow and security teams should ensure conditional access policies and Teams external communication controls are properly configured.

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