Microsoft outage aftermath: Block these websites now to avoid phishing attacks, Govt warns

CERT, which is an Indian cybersecurity agency, warned users of facing phishing attacks. After the Microsoft outage, reports suggest that you can be targeted by phishing attacks.

According to CERT, fraudsters are identifying themselves as CrowStrike support staff and installing malware in your software.

Understanding the malware

On Saturday, a security advisory was issued by CERT warning that fraudsters can install malware in your devices, in the name of fixing your devices. The advisory explained that these attacks could trick you into installing unidentified malware, potentially causing data leaks and system crashes.