Workplace Scam Alerts

Job termination scams are a phishing tactic that impersonates HR or legal authorities to create panic and trick employees into clicking malicious links or opening attachments, enabling credential theft, account takeover, and potential malware/ransomware deployment. The report gives real-world examples (fake Microsoft login pages, malicious PDFs), warns about emerging risks like AI-driven deepfakes, and recommends mitigations such as two-factor authentication, phishing simulations, software updates, and verification of termination claims through official channels.