Tech Support Scam
Attack Trigger
Fear of data loss, financial loss, or device infection
What Attackers Want
$150–$1,500 in fake support fees plus potential banking credential theft
How This Attack Works
Scammers pose as technical support from Microsoft, Apple, or antivirus companies, claiming the victim's device is infected or their account has been hacked. The goal is remote access to the device or payment for fake services.
Red Flags to Watch For
- ✗Claims your computer is infected or has been hacked
- ✗Provides a phone number to call for immediate assistance
- ✗Asks for remote access to your device
- ✗Requests payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency
- ✗Sender domain does not belong to the claimed company
Known Malicious Domains
These domains have been associated with this attack. Never click links going to these addresses.
- windows-support-alert.comMALICIOUS
- pc-virus-detected-alert.netMALICIOUS
- tech-support-helpdesk-now.comMALICIOUS
- device-security-warning.comMALICIOUS
Glance automatically blocks emails from domains on this list. Domain list is not exhaustive — attackers register new domains continuously.
How Glance Stops This
- Domain similarity analysis catches lookalike sender addresses at millisecond speed
- SPF / DKIM / DMARC validation flags authentication failures before you ever see the email
- VirusTotal + Google Safe Browsing checks every link in real time
- Urgency language detection scores the email higher for manual review
- Known malicious domain blocklist updated continuously from live scan data
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