What you’re seeing
- An employee reports clicking a link in an email that looked like Microsoft, DocuSign, a bank or a shipping company.
- They typed their password into a sign-in page and then realized it was not the real site.
- They approved an unexpected MFA prompt or entered a code shortly after visiting the page.
- A file was downloaded or opened from the link, and the computer has behaved oddly since.
- Colleagues or clients mention receiving strange emails from that person's account.
Common causes
Every environment is different, but these are the causes our engineers find most often:
- Attackers sent a convincing message impersonating a trusted brand, vendor or coworker to steal sign-in details.
- Adversary-in-the-middle phishing kits relay the real Microsoft sign-in in real time, capturing session tokens that bypass standard MFA.
- The account was protected only by a password, or by an MFA method vulnerable to push fatigue.
- Email filtering did not catch the message because it came from a compromised legitimate account or used a newly registered domain.
- A malicious attachment or download installed software that can steal browser passwords and cookies.
Why it matters
The first hours after a phishing click decide whether it is a near miss or a full breach. With stolen credentials or a session token, an attacker can read the mailbox, send fraudulent invoices to clients, access SharePoint and OneDrive, and use the account to phish everyone in its contacts. Business email compromise is one of the costliest forms of cybercrime for small businesses, and delays can also complicate obligations to notify clients, insurers or regulators if personal data was exposed.
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Frequently asked questions
Is changing the password enough?
Usually not on its own. Attackers often keep access through stolen session tokens, newly registered MFA methods, mailbox rules or app consents, so the account, mailbox and computer all need to be reviewed.
Should we blame or discipline the employee?
Phishing is designed to fool careful people, and staff who report quickly are your best defense. Prompt reporting, like this, gives the best chance of containing the damage.
Can this be investigated remotely?
Yes. Sign-in logs, mailbox activity and the affected computer can all be reviewed in a secure remote session, and you receive a plain-English summary of what was accessed and what was done about it.